gatilho
Portuguese
/ɡaˈtiˈʎw/, /ɡaˈt͡ʃi.ʎu/, /ɡa.ˈt͡ʃi.ʎo/
noun
Definitions
- trigger (finger-operated lever used to fire a gun)
- trigger (similar activation mechanism)
- (figuratively) trigger (event that initiates others)
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian gatillo (trigger).
Origin
Spanish
gatillo
Gloss
trigger