Portuguese

Noun

gatilho m (plural gatilhos)

1. trigger (finger-operated lever used to fire a gun)
2. trigger (similar activation mechanism)
3. (figuratively) trigger (event that initiates others)

Synonyms

• (lever used to fire a gun): disparador
• (event that initiates others): causa

Coordinate terms

• (lever used to fire gun): cão, tambor, ferrolho

Related terms

• engatilhado
• engatilhar