atirar

Senses

1. 1.

   to shoot, to fire

   to discharge a weapon or projectile at a target

2. 2.

   to throw, to toss

   to propel something through the air with force

3. 3.

   to hurl, to fling

   to throw something violently or carelessly

Examples

• "O policial atirou contra o suspeito."

  The police officer shot at the suspect.

• "Ele atirou a bola para o amigo."

  He threw the ball to his friend.

• "Não atire lixo pela janela do carro."

  Don't throw trash out of the car window.

Usage

Very common verb with both literal (shoot a gun) and general (throw) meanings. Use "atirar em" for shooting at someone/something, and "atirar para" when throwing to someone. The reflexive "atirar-se" means to throw oneself or to rush into something.