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    Tiró (en. Shooting)

    /tiˈɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of shooting a projectile.
    The soldier's shot was accurate.
    El tiro del soldado fue certero.
    Throwing an object at a target.
    The bullseye was impressive.
    El tiro al blanco fue impresionante.
    A sudden movement made with the body.
    The athlete made a shot in his jump.
    El atleta dio un tiro en su salto.
    verb
    The action of throwing or shooting something.
    He threw the ball into the toilet.
    Él tiró la pelota al inodoro.
    To perform a shot.
    The hunter shot once and hit his prey.
    El cazador tiró una vez y alcanzó su presa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tīrus', which means 'to throw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bullseye
    Action of shooting at a fixed target.
    tiro al blanco
    free throw
    A throw made without opposition from the opponent.
    tiro libre
    throw in the towel
    To yield or give up an effort.
    tirar la toalla

    Related Words

    to throw
    Action of throwing something.
    tirar
    shot
    Action of shooting a weapon.
    disparo
    to launch
    To project something towards a place.
    lanzar

    Slang Meanings

    To do something without thinking.
    That decision was a shot in the dark.
    Esa decisión fue un tiro al aire.
    A failed attempt.
    The project was a shot in the dark.
    El proyecto fue un tiro en la oscuridad.