Lances (en. Throws)

/ˈlances/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Projectile that is thrown with force, especially using a spear.

The warriors threw lances during the battle.

Los guerreros lanzaron lances durante la batalla.

Action of throwing something with impulse.

The athlete made a spectacular throw in the javelin.

El atleta hizo un lance espectacular en el lanzamiento de jabalina.

From the Latin 'lancea', which means 'spear'.

to take a risk

To make a considerable effort to achieve something.

dar un lance

fishing hook cast

Reference to the act of throwing a hook for fishing.

lance de anzuelo

to make a throw

To act with bravery or determination.

hacer un lance

to throw

To make something move quickly from one place to another.

lanzar

spear

Long and pointed weapon that is thrown.

lanza

to project

To send something forward with force.

proyectar

Act of attempting something risky

I took the plunge to make the deal, let's see what happens.

Me lancé a hacer el negocio, a ver qué pasa.

Sudden luck or success in an attempt

I had a good stroke of luck in tonight's game.

Tuve un buen lance en la partida de esta noche.