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a quemarropa

/a kemaˈropa/

adverb/a kemaˈropa/

at a distance such that the deflagration of the bullet's powder can leave a burnt mark on the victim's clothes; point-blank; directly

Synonyms: a bocajarro

From quema (“it burns”) + ropa (“clothes”). Compare Portuguese à queima-roupa.