pistola de paintball
/pistola de paintbaʝ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'paintball gun' is translated into Spanish as pistola de paintball.
The term refers to a specialized launcher used to shoot gelatin capsules filled with dye during a game of paintball.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pistola (pistol/gun) and de paintball (of paintball).
Which one should you use?
In many professional or enthusiast circles, the term marcadora de paintball (paintball marker) is used instead of pistola to refer to the equipment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the term used is pistola de paintball. In Bogota, Colombia, the term used is marcadora de paintball.
How do you pronounce it?
/pistola de paintbaʝ/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar una pistola de paintball para el torneo.I need to buy a paintball gun for the tournament.
- Necesito una pistola de paintball nueva.I need a new paintball gun.
- Su pistola de paintball no funciona.His paintball gun is not working.
- La pistola de paintball está en el coche.The paintball gun is in the car.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are preparing for a weekend game.
- Sofía¿Tienes lista tu pistola de paintball, Mateo?Do you have your paintball gun ready, Mateo?
- MateoSí, ya guardé la pistola de paintball en la mochila.Yes, I already put the paintball gun in the backpack.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo traeré las gafas de protección.Perfect, I will bring the protective goggles.
- MateoNos vemos en la cancha en una hora.See you at the field in an hour.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pistola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
