gunfire

disparos, tiroteo

Disparos de una o varias armas de fuego, o el sonido que producen.

En inglés sencillo: Shots fired from one or more guns, or the sound they make.

• We heard gunfire outside.
• The soldiers took shelter from heavy gunfire.
• A burst of gunfire broke the silence.

Sinónimos: shooting, shots

Expresiones frecuentes: heavy gunfire, distant gunfire, burst of gunfire

uso de armas de fuego

Uso de fusiles o cañones en combate, en lugar de armas como las espadas.

En inglés sencillo: The use of guns or cannons in fighting, rather than weapons such as swords.

• Gunfire changed the way armies fought.
• The army relied on gunfire rather than swords.
• New tactics developed as gunfire became central to warfare.

Sinónimos: firearm warfare

Expresiones frecuentes: use of gunfire, gunfire in battle, reliance on gunfire

hora del cañonazo

Hora en que se dispara un arma como señal diaria de la mañana o de la tarde.

En inglés sencillo: The time when a gun is fired as a daily morning or evening signal.

• They assembled at morning gunfire.
• The gates remained open until evening gunfire.
• We had to be dressed and ready before gunfire.

Expresiones frecuentes: at gunfire, before gunfire, until gunfire

té matutino

Té que se sirve a los soldados temprano, especialmente antes de la primera formación del día.

En inglés sencillo: Tea served to soldiers early in the morning, especially before their first parade.

• The soldiers drank gunfire before parade.
• A hot cup of gunfire warmed his hands.
• Gunfire was served before the men left their barracks.

Sinónimos: tea

Expresiones frecuentes: morning gunfire, cup of gunfire, serve gunfire