torpedo.

The Spanish word 'torpedo' translates to 'torpedo' in English. It is a self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with its target or in proximity to it. Its usage in Spanish is similar to the usage in English in naval and military contexts. Furthermore, 'torpedo' can also refer to an unexpectedly harmful or destructive person or thing in a metaphoric sense in both languages.

Example sentences using: torpedo

El submarino disparó un torpedo.

The submarine fired a torpedo.

This sentence is using the word 'torpedo' in a literal context, referring to the weapon that is propelled underwater towards a target.

El torpedo estropeó el barco.

The torpedo damaged the ship.

This sentence is using 'torpedo' to refer to the cause of the damage to the ship, indicating that the ship was hit by the underwater weapon.

El barco intentó esquivar el torpedo.

The ship tried to dodge the torpedo.

In this case, 'torpedo' is being used to describe the object that the ship is attempting to avoid. This suggests a situation where a ship is under attack and is trying to evade being hit.