táser
/ˈtaseɾ/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "taser" is translated into Spanish as táser. Wiktionary also lists Taser and pistola táser.
Meaning: any stun gun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| táser | /ˈtaseɾ/ | feminine, masculine |
| Taser | /ˈteiseɾ/ | feminine, masculine |
| pistola táser | /pistola taseɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The word refers to any stun gun.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a standalone noun, táser is typically treated as masculine, such as el táser. However, when using the phrase pistola táser, the noun is feminine because it is governed by the feminine noun pistola, as in la pistola táser.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtaseɾ/
Did you know?
- In colloquial Spanish, someone might say dar un toque to describe the quick jolt delivered by a táser.
- The Spanish word pistola descends from the Czech word píšťala, which originally meant a 'pipe' or 'tube'.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb electrocutar when describing the action of a táser, even though the device does not usually cause lethal electrocution.
Examples in context
- La policía utilizó una pistola eléctrica para controlar la situación.The police used an electric gun to control the situation.
- El guardia de seguridad llevaba consigo un arma de electrochoque para protegerse.The security guard carried an electroshock weapon with him to protect himself.
- ¿Has visto cómo funciona un táser? Es impresionante.Have you seen how a taser works? It is impressive.
- Mi amigo tiene una pistola de descargas eléctricas. Dice que es para defensa personal.My friend has an electric discharge gun. He says it is for self-defense.
- El policía sacó su táser.The policeman took out his taser.
- ¿Es necesario llevar un táser?Is it necessary to carry a taser?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are watching a crime show on TV.
- Daniel¿Viste cómo usó el táser?Did you see how he used the taser?
- LucíaSí, fue muy rápido.Yes, it was very fast.
- DanielEs un arma impresionante.It is an impressive weapon.
- LucíaEs peligroso, pero efectivo.It is dangerous, but effective.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taser” translations and entries táser, Taser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pistola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
