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tiros

/TEE-rohs/

shots

A cartoon illustration of an old black cannon firing a projectile. A large puff of gray smoke and a bright orange muzzle flash erupt from the barrel.

Tiros, meaning 'shots' from firearms or explosions.

tiros(noun)

mA2

shots

?

gunshots or explosions

Also:

firing

?

the act of discharging a weapon

,

rounds

?

ammunition

📝 In Action

Se escucharon varios tiros cerca del parque.

A2

Several shots were heard near the park.

La policía respondió al intercambio de tiros.

B1

The police responded to the exchange of fire.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • disparos (shots)
  • detonaciones (explosions)

Common Collocations

  • intercambio de tiros – exchange of fire
  • a tiros – by shooting / by gunfire

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

Remember that 'tiros' is the plural form of the masculine noun 'tiro'. It means multiple gunshots.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'A tiros'

The phrase 'A tiros' means 'by shooting' or 'with gunfire' and describes the method used in an action, often negative: 'Lo mataron a tiros' (They killed him by shooting).

A stylized drawing of a soccer player mid-kick, sending a brightly colored soccer ball flying directly toward a large empty goal net.

Tiros, referring to 'shots' or attempts on goal in sports like soccer.

tiros(noun)

mB1

shots

?

attempts on goal (sports)

,

throws

?

the act of throwing

Also:

pitches

?

baseball

📝 In Action

El equipo falló muchos tiros libres en el último cuarto.

B1

The team missed many free throws in the last quarter.

El entrenador les pidió más tiros a puerta.

B1

The coach asked them for more shots on goal.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • tiros libres – free throws
  • tiro de esquina – corner kick (soccer)
  • tiro de gracia – coup de grâce / final blow

💡 Grammar Points

Sports Vocabulary

In sports, 'tiros' describes the action of propelling the ball toward the target, whether by hand (basketball) or foot (soccer).

A vast, empty landscape illustrating a long, measurable distance, stretching from the foreground viewer toward a tiny, distant object on the horizon.

Tiros, used idiomatically to mean 'range' or distance.

tiros(noun (idiomatic usage))

mB2

range

?

distance or reach

Also:

vicinity

?

nearness

📝 In Action

Vivimos a un tiro de piedra del mar.

B2

We live a stone's throw away from the sea (very close).

Esa oportunidad estuvo a tiros de ser nuestra.

C1

That opportunity was within striking distance of being ours.

Word Connections

Idioms & Expressions

  • a tiro de piedra – very close by; within easy reach
  • estar a tiro – to be within reach or feasible

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tiros

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'tiros' to describe distance?

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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.