el disparador
-the trigger
See the entry for disparador.

disparador

el disparador(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. trigger
¿Qué le hizo apretar el disparador de su arma?What made you pull the trigger of your weapon?
a. shutter release
Primero enfoca la cámara y luego aprieta el disparador.First focus the camera and then press the shutter release.
b. release
¡Perdón, olvidé pulsar el disparador!I'm sorry, I forgot to press the release!
3.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
(in watches and clocks)
a. escapement
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
Su cáncer avanzaba inexorablemente, como el disparador de un reloj de pared.His cancer progressed relentlessly, like the escapement in a grandfather clock.
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