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    Tiroteo (en. Shooting)

    /tiɾoˈte.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of shooting repeatedly, generally in a violent context.
    The shooting in the mall left several injured.
    El tiroteo en el centro comercial dejó varios heridos.
    Armed conflict at close range.
    Shootings between gangs are common in that area.
    Los tiroteos entre bandas son comunes en esa zona.
    Sound of multiple gunshots.
    A shooting was heard on the street last night.
    Se escuchó un tiroteo en la calle anoche.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'tirotear', which means to shoot with a weapon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Mass shooting
    Incident in which multiple people are shot.
    tiroteo masivo

    Related Words

    To shoot
    To shoot with a firearm repeatedly.
    tirotear
    Weapon
    Instrument designed to cause harm to living beings.
    arma
    Bullets
    Projectiles that are fired by firearms.
    balas

    Slang Meanings

    Shooting in the context of gang violence.
    The neighborhood is hot due to last night's shooting.
    El barrio está caliente por el tiroteo de anoche.
    Gunfire at a party or celebration.
    Don't take it the wrong way, it was just a shooting of joy.
    No lo tomes a mal, solo fue un tiroteo de alegría.