el
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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