verb🔗ShareDisparar, lanzarTo launch a projectile."The archer shot an arrow at the target. "El arquero disparó una flecha al blanco.weaponmilitaryactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDispararTo move or act quickly or suddenly."The student shot up his hand to answer the question. "El estudiante levantó la mano para responder a la pregunta.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareActuar, lograrTo act or achieve."She shot for a perfect score on the test. "Ella apuntó a una puntuación perfecta en el examen.achievementactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApuntaTo measure the distance and direction to (a point)."The surveyor shot the distance to the new building site. "El topógrafo apuntó la distancia al nuevo sitio de construcción.directionpointtechnicalscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInyectarse, drogarseTo inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously."The addict shot heroin intravenously. "El adicto se inyectó heroína por vía intravenosa.medicinesubstanceactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesarrollarse, avanzarTo develop, move forward."The team shot forward with their project after the initial meeting. "El equipo hizo avanzar su proyecto después de la reunión inicial.processactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSobresalir, protuberarTo protrude; to jut; to project; to extend."The land shoots into a promontory."La tierra sobresale en un promontorio.appearancestructurefunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCepillar, alisarTo plane straight; to fit by planing."The carpenter carefully shot the wood to make the drawer fit perfectly into the cabinet. "El carpintero cepilló cuidadosamente la madera para que el cajón encajara perfectamente en el armario.technicalworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalpicar, motearTo variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.W"The artist carefully shot the canvas with shades of blue and green. "El artista salpicó cuidadosamente el lienzo con tonos de azul y verde.appearancecoloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer un tiro a la lunaTo shoot the moon."My sister shot the moon when she said she'd finish her science project tonight. "Mi hermana hizo un tiro a la luna cuando dijo que terminaría su proyecto de ciencias esta noche.gamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparoThe result of launching a projectile or bullet."The shot was wide off the mark."El disparo se desvió mucho del blanco.weaponmilitarysportoutcomeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTiro, lanzamientoThe act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal."They took the lead on a last-minute shot."Tomaron la delantera con un tiro de último minuto.sportgameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalaThe heavy iron ball used for the shot put."The athlete threw the heavy shot put with all his might. "El atleta lanzó la pesada bala con todas sus fuerzas.sportitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalas, perdigonesSmall metal balls used as ammunition."The hunter loaded the shotgun with small shot. "El cazador cargó la escopeta con perdigones pequeños.weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparo, balazoMetal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small."The hunter loaded the large shot into his shotgun for the big game. "El cazador cargó el balazo grande en su escopeta para la caza mayor.weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTirador(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly"The new shooter in the club practiced every weekend. "El nuevo tirador del club practicaba cada fin de semana.weaponpersonmilitarysportabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOportunidad, intentoAn opportunity or attempt."The student took a shot at answering the difficult question. "El estudiante intentó responder a la difícil pregunta.possibilityachievementactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareComentario, observaciónA remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting."My brother's sarcastic shot about my cooking made me feel embarrassed. "El comentario sarcástico de mi hermano sobre mi cocina me hizo sentir avergonzado.communicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA punch or other physical blow."The angry boy threw a shot at the wall. "El chico enfadado dio un golpe a la pared.actionbodysportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn chupitoA measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)"After soccer practice, he took a shot of whiskey. "Después de la práctica de fútbol, se tomó un chupito de whisky.drinkamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn solo de espressoA single serving of espresso."He ordered a shot of espresso before his morning meeting. "Pidió un solo de espresso antes de su reunión matutina.drinkfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuenta, parteA reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc."After the party, the group divided the shot of the restaurant bill equally. "Después de la fiesta, el grupo dividió la cuenta del restaurante por igual.amountdrinkbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareToma, disparoA single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames."We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating."Tomamos una buena foto de los colibríes apareándose.mediaentertainmenttechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVacuna, inyecciónA vaccination or injection."I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."Fui al médico para ponerme una vacuna contra la malaria.medicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn jonrón que anota una, dos o tres carrerasA home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam)."His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game."Su jonrón solitario en la séptima entrada terminó ganando el juego.sportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDocumentación escrita de una infracción de conducta(US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction."The inmate received a shot for arguing with a guard. "El recluso recibió una documentación escrita de una infracción de conducta por discutir con un guardia.governmentlawsystemorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLanzamiento, echada(fisheries) A cast of one or more nets."The fishing boat used a large shot to catch a variety of fish. "El barco pesquero utilizó una gran echada para capturar una variedad de peces.fishnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLugar, sitio(fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets."The fishing boat anchored at the designated shot for the night's net. "El barco pesquero ancló en el lugar designado para la red de la noche.placefishnauticaloceanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaptura, lance(fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made."The fishing boat's first shot of the day yielded a large catch of mackerel. "El primer lance del día del barco pesquero produjo una gran captura de caballa.fishnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCargar (una pistola) con perdigonesTo load (a gun) with shot."The hunter carefully shot the shotgun with small lead pellets. "El cazador cargó cuidadosamente la escopeta con perdigones pequeños.weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAgotado, rotoWorn out or broken."The rear axle will have to be replaced. It’s shot."Habrá que reemplazar el eje trasero. Está roto.conditionwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharetornasolado, irisado(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance."The cloak was shot through with silver threads."La capa estaba entretejida con hilos plateados tornasolados.materialappearancestylecoloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCansado, agotadoTired, weary."I have to go to bed now; I’m shot."Tengo que irme a la cama ahora; estoy cansado.sensationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDisparado, liberado, deshechoDischarged, cleared, or rid of something."The team was shot of their biggest competitor, allowing them to focus on the final game. "El equipo se deshizo de su mayor competidor, lo que le permitió concentrarse en el juego final.actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTraumatizado, enloquecidoScarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear."This man is wolf shot from seeing too many horror movies with wolves in them, so much so that even the mention of the word “wolf” makes him run in terror and that need committed to the insane asylum."Este hombre está enloquecido por ver demasiadas películas de terror con lobos, tanto que incluso la mención de la palabra "lobo" lo hace correr aterrorizado y necesita ser internado en un manicomio.mindemotioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa cuentaA charge to be paid, a scot or shout."The club's annual membership shot is due next month. "La cuenta de membresía anual del club vence el próximo mes.financebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareGraciasThank you.""Shot!" exclaimed Maria, accepting the delicious cookies her friend baked. "¡Gracias! - exclamó María, aceptando las deliciosas galletas que su amiga horneó.communicationlanguageexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading