cañonazo
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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the sense shown in 2).
el cañonazo(
kah
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nyoh
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nah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. cannon shot
Los soldados lanzaron varios cañonazos contra el enemigo.The soldiers fired several cannon shots against the enemy.
a. cannon fire
Los cañonazos lejanos alertaron a la población del conflicto.The sound of the distant cannon fire alerted the population to the conflict.
3. (sports)
a. shot
El portero paró el cañonazo del jugador con las manos.The goalkeeper stopped the player's shot with his hands.
b. powerful shot
El futbolista es conocido por sus cañonazos contra la portería.The soccer player is well known for his powerful shots on goal.
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