How to Say "sharpshooter" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sharpshooter” is “francotirador” — B2 level.
Examples
El francotirador estaba escondido en la torre del reloj.
The sniper was hidden in the clock tower.
La película trata sobre un francotirador durante la guerra.
The movie is about a sharpshooter during the war.
Un buen francotirador necesita mucha paciencia.
A good sniper needs a lot of patience.
A Word Made of Two Parts
This is a 'compound word.' It combines 'franco' (meaning free or direct) and 'tirador' (shooter).
Using the Word
Since this word ends in '-or' and refers to a person, it is usually masculine. If you want to talk about a female sniper, you would typically use 'la francotiradora'.
Don't confuse with 'tirador'
Mistake: “Using 'tirador' for a professional sniper.”
Correction: Use 'francotirador' specifically for someone trained to shoot from a hidden spot at long distances. A 'tirador' is just anyone who shoots.
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