noun🔗ShareGatilloA finger-operated lever used to fire a gun."Just pull the trigger."Simplemente jala el gatillo.weaponmachinepartieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGatillo, mecanismoA similar device used to activate any mechanism."The doorbell is a trigger for the security system. "El timbre es un gatillo para el sistema de seguridad.devicemachinetechnicalieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesencadenante, detonanteAn event that initiates others, or incites a response."Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."Dormir en una habitación desconocida puede ser un desencadenante para el sonambulismo.actioneventmindieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesencadenante, detonanteA concept or image that upsets somebody."The news report about the teacher's suspension was a trigger for many students' anger. "El informe de noticias sobre la suspensión del profesor fue un detonante de la ira de muchos estudiantes.mindemotionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesencadenante, detonanteAn event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person."The argument with her brother was a trigger for Sarah's anxiety, bringing back painful memories of childhood fights. "La discusión con su hermano fue un desencadenante de la ansiedad de Sarah, trayendo de vuelta recuerdos dolorosos de peleas infantiles.mindsensationemotionpersoneventieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparadorAn electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device."The drummer used the trigger to control the volume of the electronic bass drum. "El baterista usó el disparador para controlar el volumen del bombo electrónico.electronicsmusicdevicemachinetechnologyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVálvula, mecanismoA device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing."The trumpet player carefully adjusted the trigger to change the notes. "El trompetista ajustó cuidadosamente la válvula para cambiar las notas.musicdeviceparttechnicalieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparador, gatilloA pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component."The timer's trigger initiated the alarm, waking everyone up. "El disparador del temporizador inició la alarma, despertando a todos.electronicstechnologydeviceieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparadorAn SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity."The database has a trigger that automatically updates the student's transcript when a grade is entered. "La base de datos tiene un disparador que actualiza automáticamente la transcripción del estudiante cuando se ingresa una calificación.computingtechnicalieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareActivadorA text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command."The "submit assignment" trigger in the online school system will automatically send my homework to the teacher when I click it. "El activador "enviar tarea" en el sistema escolar en línea enviará automáticamente mi tarea al profesor cuando haga clic en él.computingtechnologygameinternetcommunicationieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreno de ruedaA catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity."The carriage driver carefully engaged the trigger to prevent the wheels from rolling down the hill. "El cochero enganchó cuidadosamente el freno de rueda para evitar que las ruedas rodaran cuesta abajo por la colina.vehiclemachinepartieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDisparar, accionarTo fire a weapon."The soldier triggered the rifle, aiming carefully at the target. "El soldado disparó el rifle, apuntando cuidadosamente al objetivo.weaponmilitaryactionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesencadenar, iniciarTo initiate something."The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."El artículo controvertido desencadenó una avalancha de cartas de lectores enfadados.actionprocesseventieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesencadenar, provocarTo spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone)."This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."Esta historia contiene una escena de violación y puede ser desencadenante para las víctimas de violación.mindsensationemotionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareActivar, desencadenarTo activate; to become active."The alarm clock triggered the start of my workday. "El despertador activó el comienzo de mi jornada laboral.actionprocesstechnologymedicinephysiologymindieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
