Tirador (en. Shooter)

/tiɾaˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who uses a weapon to shoot.
The shooter hit the target.
El tirador acertó en el blanco.
A device that launches projectiles.
The catapult shooter was designed for maximum precision.
El tirador de la catapulta fue diseñado para máxima precisión.
verb
To trigger a weapon to fire.
The shooter had to pull the trigger carefully.
El tirador tuvo que tirar del gatillo con cuidado.

Etymology

From the verb 'to shoot', which means to throw or launch.

Common Phrases and Expressions

elite shooter
Highly skilled sniper.
tirador de élite
target shooter
A person who specializes in shooting at a specific target.
tirador al blanco

Related Words

to throw
Action of throwing something.
tirar
shot
Action of shooting a weapon.
disparo
weapon
An instrument designed to cause harm.
arma

Slang Meanings

Amateur shooter who practices without being a professional.
That guy is a shooter in his free time.
Ese chico es un tirador en su tiempo libre.
A person who shoots without clear targets.
Don't be a shooter, only shoot when you have a target.
No seas un tirador, dispara solo cuando tengas un blanco.