lanzando
/lanθando/from spelling rules
The English phrase throwing is translated into Spanish as lanzando.
How do you pronounce it?
/lanθando/
Did you know?
- If a person is 'throwing' a tantrum, Spanish speakers use the phrase hacer un berrinche instead of any word related to the motion of throwing.
- In some Latin American countries, tirar can be used as slang for 'throwing' a flirtatious look or comment at someone.
- To describe 'throwing a party', Spanish does not use lanzar or tirar but instead uses dar which literally means 'giving'.
Examples in context
- El lanzamiento de la pelota fue potente.The throwing of the ball was powerful.
- El agricultor arrojó las semillas al suelo.The farmer threw the seeds onto the ground.
- No tires basura en el suelo, hay un bote de basura cerca.Don't throw trash on the ground, there's a garbage can nearby.
- El niño está lanzando la pelota al perro.The boy is throwing the ball to the dog.
- Están lanzando confeti en la fiesta.They are throwing confetti at the party.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are playing catch in the park.
- DanielMira cómo estoy lanzando la pelota.Look how I am throwing the ball.
- MaríaLo haces muy bien, Daniel.You are doing it very well, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Puedes intentar lanzando tú ahora?Can you try throwing now?
- MaríaClaro, prepárate para recibirla.Sure, get ready to catch it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
