Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| arrojar | /aroˈxaɾ/ |
| dar | /ˈdaɾ/ |
| producir | /pɾoduˈθiɾ/ /pɾoduˈsiɾ/ |
When 'yield' means to produce as a result, the Spanish translation depends on the specific context. Use producir when the focus is on the act of manufacturing or generating a specific output. If you are referring to yielding data, results or figures in a formal or technical context, use arrojar. Additionally, if you are using 'yield' as a noun to describe the quantity of something produced, the rate of return on an investment or the efficiency of a machine, use rendimiento.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb arrojar literally means 'to throw' or 'to cast', which is why it is used metaphorically for 'yielding' results or data.
Which one should you use?
Use arrojar when referring to the yielding of data, results or figures in a formal or technical context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Arrojar is a formal option. For other contexts of yielding, the phrase dar paso is commonly used in official signage or road instructions, while dejar paso is a phrase suitable for formal situations. The word ceder is also a common word used in formal contexts to convey the idea of yield.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, yield is typically translated as ceda el paso.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aroˈxaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb arrojar has a surprising history tied to the concept of turning or wheels. It descends from the Latin word 'rotāre', which is the same root found in the English word 'rotate'.
- The word rendimiento is used both for the 'yield' of a financial investment and the 'performance' of an athlete or a machine.
Examples in context
- arrojar resultados positivosTo yield positive resultsThis example shows how to use arrojar to talk about yielding results.
- El automóvil cedió el paso al peatónThe car yielded to the pedestrian
- Dar paso a los demás conductoresYield to other drivers
- Por favor, dejemos paso a los invitadosPlease yield to the guests
- Cede el paso a los peatonesYield to pedestrians
- Dale el paso a la señoraGive way to the lady
- Los conductores deben ceder el pasoDrivers must yield
- La inversión puede arrojar beneficios inesperados.The investment may yield unexpected benefits.
- El nuevo estudio debería arrojar datos valiosos.The new study should yield valuable data.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a financial report in an office.
- Alejandro¿Crees que el proyecto podrá arrojar ganancias este año?Do you think the project will be able to yield profits this year?
- MaríaEs posible, Alejandro, si seguimos el plan.It is possible, Alejandro, if we follow the plan.
- AlejandroNecesitamos que el análisis arroje conclusiones claras.We need the analysis to yield clear conclusions.
- MaríaLo revisaré hoy mismo para darte una respuesta.I will review it this very day to give you an answer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yield” translations and entries arrojar, dar, producir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arrojar, dar, producir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
