noun

el tiro

shot

Acción de lanzar o disparar algo con fuerza, como una pelota o un arma.

The word "tiro" in Spanish means "shot" or "throw." It can refer to the act of shooting a firearm, taking a shot in sports, or throwing something. In a more colloquial context, "tiro" can also mean a shot in photography. In some regions, it might refer to a specific way of playing a game (like a penalty shot in soccer).

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Examples

El jugador hizo un buen tiro.noun

The player made a good shot.

El equipo no hizo un tiro a tiempo.noun

The team did not make a shot in time.

El niño hizo un tiro al arco y metió un gol.noun

The boy took a shot at the goal and scored.

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