What does "pistoletazo" mean in English?

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Spanish

pistoletazo

English

gunshot

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Alternative translations of "pistoletazo"

shot
gunfire
blast
bang

Examples of how to use "pistoletazo" in Spanish

Spanish
Se oyó el pistoletazo de salida.
English
The starting pistol was fired.
Spanish
El pistoletazo marcó el inicio de la carrera.
English
The starting pistol marked the beginning of the race.
Spanish
Escuchamos el pistoletazo y empezamos a correr.
English
We heard the starting pistol and started running.
Spanish
Antes del pistoletazo, todos estaban listos.
English
Before the starting pistol, everyone was ready.
Spanish
La pistoletaza sorprendió a los corredores.
English
The loud bang from the pistol surprised the runners.

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Se oyó el pistoletazo de salida.

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