What does disparo in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word disparo in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use disparo in Portuguese.

The word disparo in Portuguese means shot, descarga, som de tiro, disparo, disparo, disparo, disparo de advertência. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word disparo

shot

descarga

noun (of weapon)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
The firing of your weapon was totally unjustified.

som de tiro

noun (sound of shotgun fire) (arma de fogo)

The rifle shot echoed through the valley.

disparo

noun (firing of a gun)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Os oficiais superiores estão investigando o disparo da arma do policial.
Senior officers are investigating the discharge of the police officer's weapon.

disparo

noun (run) (figurado)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
O disparo de John para pegar o trem não foi rápido o suficiente, e ele o perdeu.
John's dash for the train wasn't quick enough and he missed it.

disparo

noun (swift movement) (figurado)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Foi tão rápido o disparo do esquilo pela rua que eu quase o perdi.
The squirrel's dart across the street was so quick, I almost missed it.

disparo de advertência

noun (gunshot fired into the air) (tiro dado no ar)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
The policeman fired a warning shot to try and stop the robber.

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