a boca de jarro — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaneutralformal
  • Point-blank; at very close range, especially of a shot or attack.
  • Abruptly or unexpectedly, with no warning.

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  • El ladrón disparó a boca de jarro y causó pánico en el vecindario.

    The thief fired point-blank and caused panic in the neighborhood.

  • No puedo creer que le hayan disparado a boca de jarro en un intento de robo tan violento.

    I can’t believe they shot him at very close range in such a violent robbery attempt.

  • El policía se defendió y le disparó a boca de jarro para evitar ser atacado.

    The police officer defended himself and fired point-blank to prevent being attacked.

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americaneutralformal
  • Bluntly or directly; said or asked without preamble or mitigation.

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  • Me preguntó a boca de jarro si había sido yo quien rompió el vaso.

    He asked me bluntly if I was the one who broke the glass.

  • ¿Por qué me dices eso a boca de jarro? Podrías haber sido más considerado.

    Why do you tell me that so bluntly? You could have been more considerate.

  • El jefe llegó y nos preguntó a boca de jarro si habíamos terminado el proyecto.

    The boss came in and asked us directly if we had finished the project.