Gun Slang in Spanish: Essential Terms & Flashcards

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What does 'Armas' mean?

Weapons (correct)

Knife

Dagger

Gun

What is the meaning of 'Filo'?

Knife

What does 'Puñal' refer to?

Knife / dagger

What is the translation of 'Cuete' in English?

Gun Signup and view all the answers

What does 'La chillona' mean?

Machine gun Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Balacera' refer to?

Pistol whip (hit with a gun) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Puñalada'?

Hit or stab (punch) someone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Golpeada' mean?

Hit / beat / punch someone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chingalo' mean?

F*** him up or f*** it Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Fusca'?

Pistol Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cuerno de Chivo' translate to?

AK47 Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'Fierro'?

Pistol or Knife (weapon) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Escuadra' mean?

Small automatic pistol Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Polisonte' refer to?

Cop Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Chotas'?

Cop / pig Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Matar' mean?

To kill Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'Atacar'?

To attack Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Empujar' mean?

To push Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Agarrar'?

To grab Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Amenazar' mean?

To threaten Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Saltar' mean?

To jump Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'Muestrame'?

Show me Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Saltalo' mean?

Jump him Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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