tiro con arco
/ˌtiɾo kon ˈaɾko/masculine
The English word archery is translated into Spanish as tiro con arco.
tiro con arco refers to the practice of archery.
Meaning: the practice (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to shot with bow.
Which one should you use?
While tiro con arco is the most common way to refer to the sport, you may also use the single word arquería to mean archery.
How does it change in a sentence?
tiro con arco is a masculine noun. When referring to the sport in a general sense, it is typically preceded by the definite article el (el tiro con arco).
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb tirar is used for both the act of releasing an arrow and the act of pulling a door handle.
- The word tiro in tiro con arco comes from the verb tirar, which means 'to throw'. This implies that in the Spanish mindset, the act of shooting an arrow is conceptually linked to 'throwing' it.
- The word arquería does not just describe the sport, but can also refer to a specialized workshop where bows are crafted.
Examples in context
- Nunca he intentado hacer tiro con arco porque no tengo buena puntería.I've never tried archery because I don't have good aim.This sentence shows how to explain why someone has not tried tiro con arco.Tatoeba #9834418 by Shishir, translation #10276735 by LimeGreenTeknii
- El deporte nacional de Bután es el tiro con arco, y se organizan concursos de forma regular en la mayoría de los pueblos.Bhutan's national sport is archery, and contests are regularly organized in most towns.This sentence mentions archery as a national sport and its regular organization in towns.Tatoeba #1078749 by alekso, translation #1365908 by marcelostockle
- El señor Sato practica tiro con arco los fines de semana.Mr Sato practices archery in the weekends.This sentence describes someone practicing tiro con arco during the weekends.Tatoeba #857770 by greuze, translation #519616 by blay_paul
- Estoy interesado en la arquería.I am interested in archery.
- ¿Has probado el tiro con arco?Have you tried archery?
- Me gusta practicar arquería en mi tiempo libre.I enjoy practicing archery in my free time.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about their weekend hobbies at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Qué haces para divertirte en tu tiempo libre?What do you do for fun in your free time?
- ElenaMe encanta el tiro con arco.I love archery.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero la natación.That's great! I prefer swimming.
- ElenaCada uno tiene sus gustos.Everyone has their own tastes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “archery” translations and entries tiro con arco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arco, con, tiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
