This is the 1131st most frequent Portuguese word.
tiro
"Shot" (as in a gunshot or similar discharge).
In this sentence, 'tiro' refers to a shot, typically from a firearm, indicating the sound associated with it.
O som do tiro ecoou pelo vale.
The sound of the shot echoed through the valley.
Here, 'tiro' represents a single act of shooting, emphasizing accuracy in hitting the target.
Ele deu um tiro certeiro no alvo.
He took an accurate shot at the target.
In this context, 'tiro' is used metaphorically to describe a free throw in basketball, showing the flexibility of the word in different situations.