Arrojaron (en. They threw)

/a.ro.xa.'ron/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To throw something with force.

They threw the stones into the river.

Ellos arrojaron las piedras al río.

To get rid of something by throwing it away.

They threw the trash in the container.

Arrojaron la basura en el contenedor.

To make something fall from a high place.

They threw the ball from the roof.

Arrojaron el balón desde el tejado.

From the verb arrojare, which comes from the Latin 'arrogare'.

They threw in the towel

They surrendered or gave up on an effort.

Arrojaron la toalla

to throw

Action of throwing something.

arrojar

to launch

To throw something far from oneself.

lanzar

to toss

To throw something downwards or in a direction.

tirar

To get rid of something quickly.

I'm going to throw them out onto the street.

Voy a arrojarlas a la calle.

To express disdain towards a situation.

I threw away my plans when I saw the reality.

Arrojé mis planes cuando vi la realidad.