shot

• Describe algo estropeado, desgastado o agotado; también se usa informalmente para indicar que se ha librado de algo o se ha acabado con ello.

Describes something that is ruined, worn out, or exhausted; also used informally to mean 'rid of' or 'finished with'.

1. Varying in colorC1formal

   Describing a fabric or surface that changes color when viewed from different angles or in different lights.

   cambiante

   • She wore a dress of shot silk that shimmered from blue to green.
   • The artist used shot colors in the painting to create a dynamic effect.
   • The fabric was shot with gold threads, giving it a luxurious sheen.

   Sinónimoschangeablechatoyantiridescentopalescent

• Sustantivo con muchos significados, incluyendo el acto de disparar un proyectil, un proyectil sólido lanzado por un arma de fuego, un tiro deportivo o golpe, una oportunidad para hacer algo, la habilidad de una persona para disparar, una secuencia de toma en una película, una inyección, una pequeña cantidad de alcohol, un comentario agresivo, una estimación aproximada, una fotografía informal, una bola metálica pesada para lanzamiento de peso, una carga explosiva, un golpe que causa lesión, un intento de marcar un gol en un juego, cualquier esfuerzo o intento, y el lanzamiento de un cohete o nave espacial.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the act of firing a projectile, a solid missile from a firearm, a sports swing or strike, an opportunity to do something, a person's shooting ability, a film sequence, an injection, a small alcoholic drink, an aggressive remark, a rough estimate, an informal photograph, a heavy metal ball used in shot put, an explosive charge, a blow causing injury, an attempt to score in a game, any effort or attempt, and the launching of a missile or spacecraft.

1. Firing a projectileB1formal

   The act of discharging a weapon, such as a gun or cannon.

   disparo

   • The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.
   • He heard a single shot ring out from the forest.
   • The cannon shot was aimed at the enemy fortress.

   Sinónimosblastcannonadedischargefiringgunshotsalvovolley

2. Projectile from a firearmB1formal

   A solid missile, such as a bullet or pellet, discharged from a firearm.

   Proyectil disparado por un arma de fuego

   • The shot lodged in the wooden wall.
   • Hunters use lead shots for bird hunting.
   • The gun was loaded with a single shot.

   Sinónimosballbulletpelletprojectileslug

3. Sports swing or strikeA2formalsport

   The action of striking a ball with a racket, club, bat, cue, or hand in sports.

   Golpe o tiro en deportes

   • Her tennis shot went straight over the net.
   • He practiced his golf shot on the driving range.
   • The basketball player made a perfect jump shot.

   Sinónimosdrivehitkicklobsmashstrikestrokeswingvolley

4. Opportunity or attemptB1informal

   A chance to do something or an attempt at achieving something.

   oportunidad o intento

   • Give it your best shot!
   • This is my only shot at winning the competition.
   • She took a shot at solving the puzzle.

   Sinónimosattemptchancecrackgoopportunitystabtry

5. Person's shooting abilityB2informal

   A person who shoots, often in reference to their skill level.

   tirador

   • He is a good shot with a rifle.
   • The hunter is known as an excellent shot.
   • She is a poor shot and rarely hits the target.

   Sinónimoscrack shotgunnermarksmansharpshootershooter

6. Film sequenceB1formalart

   A continuous series of pictures that forms a single unit of action in a movie.

   toma o plano

   • The director filmed the opening shot in one take.
   • That long shot of the landscape was breathtaking.
   • The camera shot focused on the actor's face.

   Sinónimostake

• 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