How to Say "Shoot Your Shot" in Spanish

lánzate

/lanθate/from spelling rules

The English phrase "shoot your shot" can be translated into Spanish as lánzate.

Lánzate is an idiom used to encourage someone to take a chance, such as expressing interest in someone or pursuing a specific opportunity.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, lánzate means "throw yourself" or "launch yourself."

This phrase is informal and is typically used among friends or peers to provide encouragement to take a risk.

The form lánzate is the informal singular imperative (tú) of the reflexive verb lanzarse.

/lanθate/

While lánzate is a great translation for the concept, in many Latin American countries, if you are specifically talking about hitting on a romantic interest, you might hear the slang tirarse al agua, which literally means 'to throw oneself into the water'.
In Mexico, a very common way to say 'go for it' or 'shoot your shot' is the short, punchy command ¡Échale! This literally means 'throw it'.
A person who constantly 'shoots their shot' is often described by the adjective lanzado or lanzada. Depending on the speaker, this can be a compliment for being brave or a criticism for being reckless.

Si realmente te interesa, deberías intentar tu suerte y hablar con ella.
If you are really interested, you should try your luck and talk to her.
No seas tímido, ¡lánzate y dile lo que sientes!
Don't be shy, go for it and tell her how you feel!
Si te gusta, lánzate.
If you like her, shoot your shot.
Solo lánzate y verás qué pasa.
Just take your shot and see what happens.
No tengas miedo, lánzate de una vez.
Don't be afraid, shoot your shot right now.

Lucía is encouraging Mateo to talk to a girl he likes at a cafe.

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IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.

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