What is the Spanish word for "gun"?

Learn how to say "gun" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gun

Spanish

pistola

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Alternative translations of "gun"

pistola
arma
fusil
revólver
escopeta

Examples of how to use "gun" in Spanish

English
The police officer had a gun.
Spanish
El oficial de policía tenía un arma.
English
He carried a gun for his safety.
Spanish
Llevaba un arma por su seguridad.
English
The hunter cleaned the gun after hunting.
Spanish
El cazador limpió el arma después de cazar.
English
She saw a toy gun on the shelf.
Spanish
Ella vio un arma de juguete en la estantería.
English
They found an old gun in the attic.
Spanish
Encontraron un arma antigua en el ático.

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