campo de tiro
/kampo de tiɾo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'shooting range' is translated into Spanish as campo de tiro. Wiktionary also lists polígono de tiro and galería de tiro.
Meaning: a facility designed for firearms practice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| campo de tiro | /kampo de tiɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| polígono de tiro | /poliɡono de tiɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| galería de tiro | /ɡaleɾia de tiɾo/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
All these terms refer to a facility designed for firearms practice.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase campo de tiro literally translates to 'field of shooting'.
Which one should you use?
The term galería de tiro typically refers to an indoor shooting range, whereas campo de tiro often implies an outdoor range. In Spain, polígono de tiro is a common way to refer to the facility.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term stand de tiro is occasionally used in sporting contexts. In some parts of Latin America, you may hear the variations campo de tiro al blanco or campo de práctica de tiro.
How does it change in a sentence?
The terms provided include masculine forms polígono de tiro and campo de tiro, as well as the feminine form galería de tiro.
Did you know?
- The word tiro comes from the verb tirar, which means both 'to shoot' and 'to throw'.
- In Spain, you might use the word polígono to describe a range, which is the same word used for a geometric polygon.
- The term polígono de tiro is the standard term for a military range in Spain, whereas campo de tiro is more common for civilian sports.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría abrir un polígono de tiro para promover la disciplina del tiro deportivo.I would like to open a shooting range to promote the discipline of sport shooting.
- Vengan al campo de tiro para celebrar mi cumpleaños y disfrutar de una experiencia única.Come to the shooting range to celebrate my birthday and enjoy a unique experience.
- El campo de tiro está cerca de aquí.The shooting range is near here.
- Mañana iré al campo de tiro con mi hermano.Tomorrow I will go to the shooting range with my brother.
- Necesitamos un nuevo campo de tiro para el club.We need a new shooting range for the club.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing their weekend plans.
- Sofía¿Quieres ir al campo de tiro este sábado?Do you want to go to the shooting range this Saturday?
- JavierSí, me encantaría practicar con mi nueva pistola.Yes, I would love to practice with my new pistol.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo prepararé el equipo.Perfect, I will prepare the equipment.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, nos vemos el sábado.Thanks, Sofia, see you on Saturday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shooting range” translations and entries campo de tiro, polígono de tiro, galería de tiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campo, de, galería, polígono, tiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
