Arrojen (en. Throw)
/aˈroxen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To throw or cast something with force.
They throw the waste into the appropriate container.
Ellos arrojen los residuos al contenedor adecuado.
To release or produce something in large quantity.
The volcano throws ash and lava.
El volcán arroja ceniza y lava.
To project or manifest, in a figurative sense.
His words shed light on the situation.
Sus palabras arrojan luz sobre la situación.
Etymology
From the Latin 'abruccare', which means to throw or cast.
Common Phrases and Expressions
throw in the towel
To give up or desist from something.
arrojar la toalla
cast doubt
To generate uncertainty about a topic.
arrojar dudas
Related Words
throw
Verb that means to throw something.
arrojar
detach
To separate or release something from what was joined.
desprender
Slang Meanings
To project an emotion intensely.
When he gets angry, he throws insults.
Cuando se enoja, arroja insultos.
To throw something with disdain.
I threw it on the ground as if it meant nothing.
Lo arrojé al suelo como si no significara nada.