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

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