bullet

a small metal object that is fired from a gun or rifle

bala, proyectil

Collocations bullet wound · bulletproof vest

• The police found a bullet in the wall.

  La policía encontró una bala en la pared.

the most important or central part of something, such as an argument or a discussion

punto clave, punto principal

Collocations bullet point · hit the nail on the head

• He made his main points very clearly.

  Él hizo sus puntos principales muy claramente.

a small hole or puncture wound caused by a bullet or other sharp object

herida de bala, perforación

Collocations bullet wound · bullet hole

• The bullet pierced his jacket but did not hit him.

  La bala atravesó su chaqueta pero no lo alcanzó.