This is the 1566th most frequent Portuguese word.
pistola
"Gun" or "pistol."
Here, 'pistola' refers to a pistol, which is a type of firearm. The term is used in a literal sense to denote a physical object.
Ela comprou uma pistola para praticar tiro esportivo.
She bought a pistol to practice sport shooting.
In this sentence, 'pistola' is used colloquially to denote being 'angry' or 'upset'. It is figurative and reflects emotional state.
Ele ficou pistola quando soube que perdeu o voo.
He got angry when he found out he missed the flight.
Here, 'pistola' indicates a 'glue gun', showing that the word can also refer to a tool resembling a pistol in shape and usage.