Arrojándose (en. Throwing himself)
/a.roˈxan.do.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To launch or throw oneself quickly towards a place.
He threw himself into the water to save the dog.
Se arrojó al agua para salvar al perro.
To throw oneself with force or determination.
The child threw himself into his mother's arms.
El niño se arrojó a los brazos de su madre.
Act of falling or launching oneself from a high place.
The climbers threw themselves from the top of the mountain.
Los escaladores se arrojaron desde la cima de la montaña.
Etymology
From the verb 'to throw', from the Latin 'iactare', which means to launch.
Common Phrases and Expressions
throwing oneself into adventure
Taking a risk or deciding to do something uncertain.
arrojándose a la aventura
diving down
Descending or falling rapidly.
arrojándose en picado
throwing oneself with faith
Acting confidently and without doubts.
arrojándose con fe
Related Words
to throw
To throw or launch something.
arrojar
fall
Movement of descent, generally involuntary.
caída
adventure
Risky situation faced with bravery.
aventura
Slang Meanings
Throwing oneself at a party.
The group threw themselves into the center of the dance floor to dance.
El grupo se arrojó al centro de la pista a bailar.
Throwing oneself into a matter.
He threw himself into the business without thinking twice.
Se arrojó en el negocio sin pensarlo dos veces.