ballestero

el ballestero
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. crossbowman
Los ballesteros genoveses no fueron rivales para la artillería turca.The Genoese crossbowmen were not match for the Turkish artillery.
b. arbalist
La mayoría de los ballesteros en el ejército del rey eran mercenarios.Most of the arbalists in the king's army were mercenaries.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. crossbow maker
El ballestero dijo que tendría mi arma lista mañana.The crossbow maker said he would have my weapon ready by tomorrow.
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