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trigger in Spanish

trigger in Spanish is gatillo, disparadero, disparador — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

trigger in Spanish

gatillo
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
disparadero
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
disparador
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
perrillo
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
desencadenante
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
detonador
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
detonante
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
desencadenante
noun
(electronics) A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
desencadenar
verb
alterar
verb
apretar el gatillo
verb
chejear
verb
gatillar
verb
repatear
verb

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.

Similar words in Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What is "trigger" in Spanish?

"trigger" in Spanish is gatillo, disparadero, disparador. 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 Spanish, "trigger" is gatillo, disparadero, disparador.

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

Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "trigger": gatillo, disparadero, disparador, perrillo, desencadenante, detonador.

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