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masculine

/pistoˈleɾo/

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Translation

gunman, gunslinger

Word origin

From pistola ('pistol') and the agent suffix -ero, which marks a person associated with the noun.

Origin
Spanish
Root
pistola
English cognates
pistol

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpistoleros

Examples

apareció .

The gunslinger appeared in the old Western film.

, amanecer.

In the story, a gunman arrives in the town at dawn.

.

The famous gunslinger wore a big hat.

montan .

The gunslingers in the cinema always ride horses.

convirtió leyenda.

That gunslinger became a legend.

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This word is part of lesson 97.