Francotirador in english
Sniper
pronunciation: snaɪpɜr part of speech: noun
pronunciation: snaɪpɜr part of speech: noun
In gestures
francotirador1 = sniper ; franc-tireur ; sharpshooter.
Example: In this novel, the protagonist, against the advice of his parents, chooses to remain in his apartment in war-torn West Beirut and is shot dead by a sniper.Example: At the other extreme, the grand tradition has come under fire from two franc-tireurs FN Hatt and DE Gerard.Example: A number of these rifles made their way across the Atlantic and into the hands of Confederate sharpshooters.more:
» fuego de francotirador = sniper fire .
Example: On 15 November, he informed me that his institution had been bombed thrice in three weeks, and subjected to sniper fire, including directly into his own office.francotirador2 = loose cannon.
Example: It is becoming apparent that Ms Obama may well become a loose cannon and a serious liability for her husband should he win the nomination.