francotirador (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The term "francotirador" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "francotirador" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /fɾaŋ.ko.ti.ɾaˈðoɾ/.

Translation Options into English

The word "francotirador" translates to: - Sniper - Marksman

Meaning and Usage

"Francotirador" refers to a skilled military shooter who can take aim and shoot from a hidden position to eliminate targets at long distances. The usage of this term is prevalent in military contexts, also extending to law enforcement and criminal discussions where precision shooting is involved.

The frequency of use is moderately high, especially in military contexts or discussions about crime. The term appears more frequently in written contexts, such as articles, books, and reports, than in everyday oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. El francotirador estaba posicionado en el techo del edificio.

2. The sniper was positioned on the roof of the building.

3. Durante la guerra, el francotirador tuvo que ocultarse para evitar ser detectado.

4. During the war, the sniper had to hide to avoid being detected.

5. La policía llamó a un francotirador experto para manejar la situación.

6. The police called in an expert sniper to handle the situation.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "francotirador" is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, the concept often intersects with phrases about precision or targeting. Here are a few related idiomatic uses:

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Tirar como un francotirador
2. Él siempre tira como un francotirador cuando juega al baloncesto.

3. He always shoots like a sniper when playing basketball.

4. Ser el francotirador de la conversación

5. No seas el francotirador de la conversación, participa más activamente.

6. Don't be the sniper of the conversation, participate more actively.

7. Buscar con la precisión de un francotirador

8. Ella busca con la precisión de un francotirador la solución a sus problemas.
9. She searches for the solution to her problems with the precision of a sniper.

Etymology

The word "francotirador" comes from the French term "franc-tireur," which originally referred to a sharpshooter during the Franco-Prussian War. The term is composed of "franc," meaning free or unrestricted, and "tireur," meaning shooter.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Tirador
• Ametrallador (in some contexts)

Antonyms

• Tiador (used less frequently, could imply less skill or precision in shooting)

The term "francotirador" is unique in its denotation of skilled and precise shooting, making its direct antonyms harder to pinpoint. However, any term indicating imprecision could serve as an informal antonym.