Arrojan (en. Throw)

a-RO-jan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To throw or launch something forcefully or violently.
The children throw stones into the river.
Los niños arrojan piedras en el río.
To discard or get rid of something.
She throws the waste into the appropriate container.
Ella arroja los residuos en el contenedor adecuado.
To manifest or express something.
The artist expresses his feelings through his work.
El artista arroja sus sentimientos a través de su obra.

Etymology

From Latin 'arrogare', which means 'to ask excessively'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

throw in the towel
To give up or stop trying something.
arrojar la toalla
shed light
To clarify or make a situation more understandable.
arrojar luz
dive into the pool
To make a risky decision or venture into something new.
arrojarse a la piscina

Related Words

throw
Action of throwing or casting something.
arrojar
detach
To separate something that was united.
desprender
launch
To throw something with force.
lanzar

Slang Meanings

To do something without thinking too much.
He decided to throw himself into the adventure without thinking about the consequences.
Decidió arrojarse a la aventura sin pensar en las consecuencias.
To spend money quickly.
At the party, he threw all his money on drinks.
En la fiesta, él arrojó todo su dinero en bebidas.