Arrojando (en. Throwing)
a-ro-'xan-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of throwing or casting something with force.
The boy is throwing stones into the river.
El niño está arrojando piedras al río.
To show determination or boldness in a situation.
He was throwing himself before his boss while presenting the proposal.
Estaba arrojando ante su jefe al presentar la propuesta.
To provide or emit something.
The volcano is throwing ashes into the air.
El volcán está arrojando cenizas al aire.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'arrojar', which in turn derives from the Latin 'arruare', meaning 'to throw' or 'to launch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shedding light
Clarifying or making something evident.
arrojando luz
throwing down the gauntlet
Challenging someone to a confrontation or competition.
arrojando el guante
throwing stones
An act of criticizing or attacking someone or something without basis.
arrojando piedras
Related Words
throw
To throw something with force.
arrojar
light
Illumination that can be cast by something.
luz
detach
To cause something to separate or be thrown.
desprender
Slang Meanings
To throw oneself
He threw himself into the river to rescue the dog.
Él se arrojó al río para rescatar al perro.
To throw up
The party was so good that everyone threw up confetti.
La fiesta estuvo tan bien que todos arrojaron hacia arriba confeti.