tiros
“tiros” means “shots” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
shots
Also: firing, rounds
📝 In Action
Se escucharon varios tiros cerca del parque.
A2Several shots were heard near the park.
La policía respondió al intercambio de tiros.
B1The police responded to the exchange of fire.
shots, throws
Also: pitches
📝 In Action
El equipo falló muchos tiros libres en el último cuarto.
B1The team missed many free throws in the last quarter.
El entrenador les pidió más tiros a puerta.
B1The coach asked them for more shots on goal.
range
Also: vicinity
📝 In Action
Vivimos a un tiro de piedra del mar.
B2We live a stone's throw away from the sea (very close).
Esa oportunidad estuvo a tiros de ser nuestra.
C1That opportunity was within striking distance of being ours.
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Quick Quiz: tiros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'tiros' to describe distance?
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Comes from the verb 'tirar' (to throw/pull), which likely originated from an ancient Germanic root meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw.' The meanings evolved from the physical act of throwing or pulling something quickly, leading to the idea of firing a projectile or attempting a score.
First recorded: 13th century (as 'tiro')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tiros' related to the English word 'tire' (like car tire)?
No. Although the Spanish word 'tirar' (to pull/throw) looks similar to English 'to tire,' they have different origins. 'Tiros' comes from the concept of throwing or propelling, while the English 'tire' (for a car) comes from the idea of 'attire' or 'dressing' the wheel.
If I want to say 'a shot' (singular), should I use 'tiro' or 'tiros'?
You must use the singular form, 'tiro.' The word 'tiros' is only used for two or more shots or throws.