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    Botar (en. Throw)

    /boˈtar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something fall or move out of a place.
    They threw the ball out of the field.
    Botaron la pelota fuera del campo.
    To get rid of something, especially waste or trash.
    The owner threw the box in the recycling bin.
    El dueño botó la caja en el contenedor de reciclaje.
    To accept someone with violence or contempt.
    The abuser was thrown out of the party.
    El abusador fue botado de la fiesta.
    To resign from a job or position.
    They fired him from his job for his lack of punctuality.
    Lo botaron del trabajo por su falta de puntualidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'buttare', which means to throw or launch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw the house out the window
    To spend excessively to celebrate something.
    botar la casa por la ventana
    to spew smoke
    To talk a lot without content.
    botar humo
    to waste time
    To waste time on useless activities.
    botar el tiempo

    Related Words

    boat
    A lightweight vessel used for navigation.
    bote
    launching
    The action of launching a boat into the water.
    botadura
    button
    A small piece used to close clothing.
    botón

    Slang Meanings

    To abruptly dismiss someone.
    They fired him without prior notice.
    Lo botaron sin aviso previo.
    To lose something of value.
    I threw away my savings on a bad business deal.
    Boté mis ahorros en un mal negocio.