Weapons in Spanish (Slang Terms)

Weapons in Spanish (Slang Terms)

• Armas: General term for weapons.
• Filo: Slang for knife, indicating a sharp instrument.
• Puñal: Refers to both knife and dagger, highlighting its potential use in close quarter combat.
• Cuete: Slang term for gun, often used informally.
• La chillona: Slang for a machine gun, implying high firepower.
• Balacera: Describes the act of pistol-whipping someone, a violent assault using a gun.
• Puñalada: Refers to stabbing or hitting someone, particularly in a confrontational scenario.
• Puñetazo / Madrazo: Terms for hitting someone in the face, suggesting a brawl or fight.
• Golpeada: General term for hitting, beating, or punching someone.
• Chingalo: Slang phrase meaning to significantly harm someone or something.
• Chingar: To mess up or ruin, commonly used in tense situations.
• Fusca: Informal term for a pistol, highlighting informal gun culture.
• Cuerno de Chivo: Refers to the AK47, known for its military use and notoriety.
• Fierro: Slang for either a pistol or knife, indicating various types of weapons.
• Escuadra: Small automatic pistol, typically used in personal defense.

Acts of Violence and Confrontation

• Matar: Term for killing, reflecting violent outcomes in confrontations.
• Atacar: To attack, implying aggressive actions against another person.
• Empujar: To push, an action that may precede a more violent escalation.
• Agarrar: To grab, often related to physical confrontations.
• Amenazar: To threaten, indicating a verbal or physical intimidation.
• Saltar: To jump, potentially used in the context of a surprise attack.
• Muestrame: Translates to "show me," often used in confrontational dialogues.
• Saltalo: An instruction to "jump him," signifying inciting violence against someone.

Law Enforcement Terminology

• Polisonte: Slang for a cop, reflecting a casual or disrespectful view of law enforcement.
• Chotas: Another slang term for cops, often used in a derogatory sense.
• El tira: Informal term for a police officer, indicating familiarity or contempt.

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