rafaguear

Senses

1. 1.

   to fire in bursts

   to discharge a firearm in rapid successive bursts or volleys

2. 2.

   to gust

   to blow in sudden gusts (of wind)

Examples

• "El soldado rafagueaba con su metralleta contra el enemigo."

  The soldier was firing bursts from his machine gun at the enemy.

• "El viento rafagueaba en la montaña."

  The wind was gusting on the mountain.

Usage

Primarily military or technical usage when referring to gunfire; less common than rafaga (noun). Can also describe wind behavior in meteorological or poetic contexts. Regular -ar verb conjugation.