successful shot
[/səkˈsɛsfəl ʃɑt/]
noun phrasepl: successful shots
tiro bem-sucedido / cesta convertida
1. A shot in sports (basketball, soccer, etc.) that reaches its intended target and scores points
The player made a successful shot from beyond the three-point line.
O jogador converteu um tiro bem-sucedido de três pontos.
2. In photography or cinematography, a photograph or filmed scene that is captured correctly without technical issues
After many attempts, the director finally got a successful shot of the sunset.
Após muitas tentativas, o diretor finalmente conseguiu uma foto bem-sucedida do pôr do sol.
3. A drink consumed in one gulp, typically an alcoholic beverage
They took a successful shot of tequila at the bar.
Eles tomaram um shot de tequila no bar.
In Brazilian sports culture, particularly basketball and soccer, the concept of a 'successful shot' carries significant cultural weight. Basketball culture, influenced by NBA popularity in Brazil, uses the phrase 'cesta convertida' commonly in sports broadcasting. The term is also used metaphorically in business and casual conversation to describe successful attempts at any goal. In the USA, 'successful shot' is fundamental sports terminology, with regional variations like 'swish' (when the ball goes through the net without touching the rim) being iconic in basketball culture.
NYC Slang
swish / bucket / splash
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