Meaning
shot (of alcohol)
- a small serving of a strong alcoholic drink; shot
In a sentence
Prendiamo uno shot di tequila al bancone?
Shall we get a shot of tequila at the bar counter?
Marco ha ordinato tre shot per festeggiare il compleanno.
Marco ordered three shots to celebrate his birthday.
Non bevo mai troppi shot durante la serata.
I never drink too many shots during an evening out.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| shot | masculine · singular |
| shot | masculine · plural |
| shot | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: borrowed from English, very common in bar and nightlife contexts.
- Invariable in Italian: 'uno shot', 'due shot'.
- Often synonymous with 'cicchetto' or 'shottino'.