Arrojar (en. Throw)
/a-ro-xar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
to throw something in a direction.
He threw the ball to the other side of the field.
Arrojó la pelota al otro lado del campo.
To toss something aside.
He threw the trash into the bin.
Arrojó la basura al contenedor.
Production of a result or impact.
Changes in the climate can have serious consequences.
Los cambios en el clima pueden arrojar consecuencias graves.
Etymology
From the Latin 'arrogare', which means 'to take for oneself'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to shed light on something
To clarify or explain a situation or matter.
arrojar luz sobre algo
to throw overboard
To get rid of something without consideration.
arrojar por la borda
Related Words
to launch
To throw or toss something with force.
lanzar
to expel
To force the exit of something or someone.
expulsar
Slang Meanings
To dive in headfirst
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Se arrojó de cabeza a la piscina.
To throw gossip
I don’t like to spread gossip about others.
No me gusta arrojar chismes sobre los demás.