shoot

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de disparar un arma, una sesión o toma fotográfica, o un brote joven de una planta.

A noun referring to an act of firing a weapon, taking a photograph, or a young plant growth.

1. Young plant growthB1formal

   A new stem or branch growing from a plant.

   Brote joven de una planta

   • The rose bush produced several new shoots in spring.
   • Cut back the shoots to encourage bushier growth.
   • The bamboo shoots grow very quickly.

   Sinónimoscuttingoffshootscionsprigsproutsucker

2. Film or photo sessionB2informal

   An occasion when a film, photograph, or video is made.

   Sesión de rodaje o fotografía

   • The photo shoot took place on the beach.
   • We have a commercial shoot scheduled for tomorrow.
   • The fashion shoot featured top models.

   Sinónimossessionshooting

3. Attempt or tryB1informal

   An attempt to do something, especially in sports or games.

   Intento, tentativa

   • That was a good shoot at the goal.
   • He missed the shoot in basketball.
   • Give it your best shoot on the next question.

• Verbo que designa el acto de disparar un arma, lanzar un proyectil, o moverse/crecer rápidamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of firing a weapon, propelling a projectile, or rapidly moving or growing.

verbo irregular

1. Fire a weaponA2formal

   To fire a bullet or projectile from a gun or other weapon.

   disparar

   • The soldier shot at the target.
   • He accidentally shot himself in the foot.
   • Hunters shoot deer during the season.

   Sinónimosblastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photographB1informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   filmar o fotografiar

   • They shot the movie in Hollywood.
   • Can you shoot a photo of us together?
   • The documentary was shot in Africa.

   Sinónimoscapturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   lanzarse rápidamente

   • The arrow shot through the air.
   • He shot past me on his bike.
   • The car shot out of the driveway.

   Sinónimosboltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hitA2informal

   To kick or hit a ball towards the goal in sports like soccer or basketball.

   Disparar (deportes)

   • She shot the basketball and scored.
   • He shot the puck into the net.
   • The player shot from the penalty spot.

   Sinónimosfirehitkicksinkstrike

Variantes phrasalshoot downshoot forshoot up