Arrojaste (en. Threw)

a-ro-ha-ste

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To throw or cast something with force.
You threw the ball to your friend.
Arrojaste la pelota a tu amigo.
To get rid of something by throwing it away.
You threw the garbage in the container.
Arrojaste la basura en el contenedor.
To emit something, like lights or sounds.
The volcano threw ashes into the air.
El volcán arrojaste cenizas al aire.

Etymology

From Latin 'abruccare', which means 'to throw out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you threw in the towel
You surrendered in a situation.
arrojaste la toalla
you threw the neck
You jumped into a fight or argument.
arrojaste el gañote

Related Words

throw
Verb that means to launch something with force.
arrojar
detach
To separate or distance something from what was united.
desprender
throw away
To throw something away, to get rid of it.
tirar

Slang Meanings

To throw something quickly
Get in line and throw everything you can.
Colócate en la línea y arrojaste todo lo que puedas.
To get rid of a relationship
After that fight, you threw away your partner without thinking.
Después de esa pelea, arrojaste a tu pareja sin pensarlo.