tiroteio
/t͡ʃi.ɾoˈtej.u/masculine
The Portuguese word for instance of shooting is tiroteio.
The word tiroteio is a masculine noun used to describe an instance of shooting.
Meaning: instance of shooting (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. It is pronounced /tʃi.ɾoˈtej.u/.
Did you know?
- The root word tiro shares a common ancestor with the English word 'tire', from the Vulgar Latin *tīrāre, which meant to pull or drag.
- While tiroteio refers to a shooting event, the word tirotear can also be used metaphorically in Portuguese to describe someone who is 'shooting' many insults or criticisms at a person.
- In Portuguese, the word tiro is also used to describe a 'shot' of alcohol, similar to the English use of 'shot' for a small measure of liquor.
Examples in context
- Houve um tiroteio perto da escola.There was a shooting near the school.
- A polícia investigou o tiroteio.The police investigated the shooting.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a news report on TV.
- RodrigoVocê viu as notícias sobre aquele tiroteio?Did you see the news about that shooting?
- CamilaSim, Camila viu. Foi algo terrível.Yes, Camila saw it. It was something terrible.
- RodrigoRodrigo, você acha que a cidade está perigosa?Rodrigo, do you think the city is dangerous?
- CamilaInfelizmente, esse tipo de tiroteio está mais comum.Unfortunately, this type of shooting is more common.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shooting” translations and entries tiroteio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tiroteio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
