Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tiro

noun
[ˈti.ɾu]
Definition
A shot or a discharge of a firearm.
Examples
  • O tiro foi disparado de longe. (The shot was fired from afar.)
  • Ele aprendeu a dar o tiro certeiro. (He learned to take the accurate shot.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘tiro’ refers to the act of shooting or the bullet that is fired from a gun. It can describe the action of shooting as well as the result, such as a bullet hitting a target.
Synonyms
  • disparo
  • tiro
  • balas