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    Tiro (en. Shot)

    /ˈtiɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of shooting a weapon.
    The shot was accurate and hit the target.
    El tiro fue certero y alcanzó el objetivo.
    Throwing an object towards a specific point.
    He made a perfect shot in the basket.
    Hizo un tiro perfecto en la canasta.
    Blow or impact caused by a projectile.
    The shot left a mark on the wall.
    El tiro dejó una marca en la pared.
    verb
    To take a shot.
    Shot when I am on the court.
    Tiro cuando estoy en la cancha.
    To throw an object with force.
    He threw the ball very far.
    Tiró la pelota muy lejos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tyrus', which means 'throwing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    free throw
    Shot without opposition in basketball.
    tiro libre
    hit the target
    Hit the target.
    dar en el tiro

    Related Words

    shot
    Action of shooting.
    disparo
    projectile
    Object thrown through the air.
    proyectil

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected blow or attack.
    He hit me with a shot in the meeting when he suddenly criticized me.
    Me dio un tiro en la reunión cuando me criticó de repente.
    Action of doing something risky or reckless.
    That plan is a shot in the dark.
    Ese plan es un tiro al aire.