Lancé (en. Throw)

[lan'se]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To throw or project something with force.
I launched the ball into the air during the game.
Lancé la pelota al aire durante el juego.
To start a project or activity with emphasis.
I launched my new business last month.
Lancé mi nuevo negocio el mes pasado.
To give a boost or initiate something.
I launched a campaign to raise funds.
Lancé una campaña para recaudar fondos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'lanta', which means to throw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

when launching
when one begins to do something
al lanzar
I launched with force
it refers to doing something with energy
lancé con fuerza
I launched a shout
it is used to describe making noise suddenly
lancé un grito

Related Words

to launch
Act of throwing something.
lanzar
launch
The act of starting something, like a product.
lanzamiento
lanced
Involves or is related to the act of launching.
lancéctico

Slang Meanings

To make a quick or aggressive move.
That play was a brutal launch.
Esa jugada fue un lanzamiento brutal.
To start something without thinking too much.
I decided to launch the project without hesitation.
Decidí lanzar el proyecto sin dudar.