How to Say ‘Shot’ in Spain Spanish
Tiro
TEE-roh
[TEE-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: In football, tiro means a shot or attempt on goal. You’ll also hear tiro a puerta = shot on target. Great word for reacting to a close call in World Cup 2026.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spanish commentators love dramatic delivery: ¡Qué tiro! if the chance was big, even if it just missed.
Phrase Breakdown
Tiro
[TEE-roh]
shot
Used in football for a shot or attempt at goal.
¡Qué Tiro tan peligroso en el Mundial 2026!
What a dangerous shot in the 2026 World Cup!
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