was shooting, used to shoot, was throwing, used to throw
A mistura era um pó que se atirava no inimigo.
The mixture was a powder that was thrown at the enemy.
Não sabia que você atirava tão bem.
I didn't know you were such a good shot.
— Uma História de Amor e Fúria (2013)
Não sabia em quem atirava.
I didn't know who I was shooting at.
— Arrependimento Sem Perdão (1987)
Ele atirava em todo mundo.
He was shooting at everyone.
— Incêndios (2010)