Meaning
shot, throw, pull
- shot, throw, kick
- pull, draft
- prank, trick
In a sentence
Con un tiro apro la porta bloccata.
With one pull, I open the stuck door.
Hai visto che tiro ha fatto Luca?
Did you see what a shot Luca made?
Quel tiro da fuori area è finito dritto all'incrocio.
That shot from outside the box went straight into the top corner.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tiro | masculine · singular |
| tiri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a sports or weapon shot, tiro is the noun; use tirare for the action. Don't confuse them.
- In soccer, tiro often means an attempt on goal; tiro in porta is more specific than just calcio.
- For a gunshot, colpo is often more natural for a single bang; tiro can sound broader or technical.