tiroteo
shootout
noun tee-roh-TEH-oh Rare
Origin: Derived from tiro (shot) + -teo, a suffix denoting a repeated or prolonged action.
Also means
gunfight
Usage Note
Tiroteo refers to an exchange of gunfire, whether in a crime, conflict, or accident. It implies multiple shots from at least one party, unlike disparo (a single shot). Hubo un tiroteo is the standard news phrase for a shooting incident. The verb tirotear means to shoot repeatedly, and tiroteo is its nominal counterpart.
Examples
"El tiroteo ocurrió en plena calle."
Natural Translation
The shootout occurred in the middle of the street.
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