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trigger in Portuguese

trigger in Portuguese is gatilho, estopim, trigger — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

trigger in Portuguese

gatilho
noun
gatilho
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
estopim
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
trigger
noun
apertar o gatilho
verb
atirar
verb
dar gatilho
verb
desencadear
verb
ativar
verb
(intransitive, especially, electronics) To activate; to become active.

What does "trigger" mean?

  1. noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
    "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot."
  2. noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
    "The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal."
  3. verb To cause something to start happening.
    "The announcement triggered a wave of protests."
  4. verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.
    "The film contains scenes that could trigger some viewers."

trigger in a sentence

  • He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot.
  • The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal.
  • Stress is a common trigger for her migraines.
  • The announcement triggered a wave of protests.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "trigger" in Portuguese?

"trigger" in Portuguese is gatilho, estopim, trigger. trigger means: The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

How do you use "trigger" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot." In Portuguese, "trigger" is gatilho, estopim, trigger.

Are there other ways to say "trigger" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "trigger": gatilho, estopim, trigger, apertar o gatilho, atirar, dar gatilho.

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