Translation of "recoil" into Spanish

retroceso, retroceder, culatazo are the top translations of "recoil" into Spanish.

recoil verb noun grammar

(firearms) The amount of energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle. [..]

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  • retroceso

    noun masculine

    pushback from a fired firearm

    The chipping occurs as a result of recoil.

    El astillado se produce como resultado de retroceso.

  • retroceder

    verb

    Tonight my wife won't visibly recoil at my touch.

    Esta noche mi esposa no retrocederá tras mis caricias.

  • culatazo

    noun masculine

    I knew, with the recoil, he'd only get one shot off.

    Sabía con el culatazo que solo tendría un disparo.

  • Less frequent translations

    • recular
    • echarse atrás
    • repercusión
    • renacer
    • coz
    • dar un culatazo
    • el culatazo
    • el retroceso
    • rehuir
    • rechazo
    • rebotar
    • ceder
    • aplazar
    • diferir

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