tírame
/tiɾame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "throw me" is translated into Spanish as tírame.
The phrase is a request for someone to toss an object to the speaker. In Spanish, tírame is often used with a direct object (like la pelota) to specify what is being thrown, whereas in English "throw me" can sometimes stand alone.
Which one should you use?
You might also use Aviéntame as an informal command. If you are speaking to someone formally using usted, you should use tíremelo instead of tírame when referring to a single object.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries like Mexico or Argentina, Échame can be used to say "throw me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The accent on the first syllable is necessary to maintain the stress on the verb in the imperative form.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiɾame/
Did you know?
- The verb tirar can mean both 'to throw' and 'to pull', which can lead to confusion. In some contexts, tírame might be interpreted as a request to be pulled toward the speaker.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase tirar la casa por la ventana describes throwing a massive party, literally translating to 'throwing the house out the window'.
- The Mexican variation échame is used in the phrase échame la mano, which is a common way to ask someone for a favor or a helping hand.
Examples in context
- Tírame la bola.Throw me the ball.This sentence uses tírame to show how to specify the object being thrown.Tatoeba #4329492 by pchamorro, translation #3258164 by CK
- ¡Aviéntame las llaves, por favor!Throw me the keys, please!
- Tírame la pelota, ¡voy a atraparla!Throw me the ball, I'm going to catch it!
- ¡Échame la pelota!Throw me the ball!
- Tírame las llaves, por favor.Throw me the keys, please.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are sitting on a couch.
- DanielTírame el cojín, Sofía.Throw me the cushion, Sofía.
- SofíaToma, aquí tienes.Here, take it.
- DanielGracias.Thanks.
- SofíaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
