gatilho

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish gatillo (“trigger”).

Pronunciation

(South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɡa.ˈt͡ʃi.ʎo/

Noun

gatilho m (plural gatilhos)

trigger (finger-operated lever used to fire a gun)
trigger (similar activation mechanism)
(figuratively) trigger (event that initiates others)

Synonyms

(lever used to fire a gun): disparador
(event that initiates others): causa

Coordinate terms

(lever used to fire gun): cão, tambor, ferrolho

Related terms

engatilhado
engatilhar

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