semiautomatic

• Describe un arma de fuego que recarga automáticamente el siguiente cartucho tras disparar, pero requiere un disparo separado por cada presión del gatillo; también se usa en un sentido más amplio para referirse a cualquier proceso que está parcialmente automatizado.

Describes a firearm that automatically loads the next round after firing but requires a separate trigger pull for each shot; also used more broadly to describe any process that is partially automated.

1. Partially automaticB2formaltechnical

   Operating with some degree of automation, but requiring manual input for certain steps.

   semiautomático

   • The factory uses a semiautomatic assembly line.
   • This semiautomatic dishwasher still needs you to load the dishes.
   • The new semiautomatic transmission allows the driver to shift gears manually if desired.

   Antónimoshand-operatedmanual

2. Firearm mechanismB2formal

   Describing a firearm that automatically loads the next round after each shot, but requires a separate trigger pull for each shot.

   Semiautomática (arma de fuego)

   • The soldier carried a semiautomatic rifle.
   • Semiautomatic pistols are popular for self-defense.
   • The hunter used a semiautomatic shotgun for bird hunting.

   Sinónimosautoloadingself-loading

   Antónimosautomaticmanualpump action

• Sustantivo que designa un arma de fuego, generalmente una pistola, que se carga y dispara de forma continua con cada presión del gatillo, sin necesidad de recarga manual entre disparos.

A noun referring to a firearm, typically a pistol, that is capable of loading and firing continuously with each pull of the trigger, without requiring manual reloading between shots.

1. Semiautomatic firearmB2formal

   A type of firearm that automatically loads the next round after each shot but requires a separate trigger pull for each shot.

   Arma semiautomática

   • The soldier carried a semiautomatic as his primary weapon.
   • He fired several rounds from the semiautomatic at the range.
   • The police officer was trained to use a semiautomatic safely.

   Sinónimosautoloaderself-loader