tirador
/tiɾaˈdoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for "shooter" is tirador.
tirador refers to a person who shoots.
Meaning: person (noun)
Which one should you use?
While tirador can mean a shooter in general, the specific term for a sniper is francotirador.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term cuerno de chivo is used to refer to an AK-47 machine gun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is tiradora.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiɾaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In a sporting context, tirador can refer to a basketball player who specializes in long-range shots rather than someone using a weapon.
- The term francotirador originates from the French phrase 'franc-tireur', which referred to irregular soldiers who operated independently from the main army.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the verb 'tirar' can mean 'to shoot', but it also carries common meanings like 'to throw', 'to pull', or even 'to scrap'.
Examples in context
- Él es un tirador agudo.He is a sharp-shooter.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a sharp-shooter using tirador.Tatoeba #5140110 by albrusgher, translation #300434 by CM
- Necesitamos un tirador para el equipo de tiro.We need a shooter for the shooting team.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are watching a sporting event.
- AlejandroMira a ese tirador, es increíble.Look at that shooter, he is incredible.
- LucíaSí, nunca falla el blanco.Yes, he never misses the target.
- AlejandroEs el mejor tirador del torneo.He is the best shooter in the tournament.
- LucíaSeguro que ganará la medalla.I am sure he will win the medal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shooter” translations and entries tirador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
