Lanza (en. Lance)

/ˈlanθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A weapon composed of a shaft and a tip, that is thrown or thrust.

The warrior hurled his lance at the enemy.

El guerrero lanzó su lanza contra el enemigo.

A fishing instrument, like a type of harpoon.

He used a lance to fish in the lake.

Utilizó una lanza para pescar en el lago.

A swift forward movement, like that of a bullet or projectile.

The athlete's lance was impressive in the competition.

La lanza del atleta fue impresionante en la competición.

From Latin 'lancea', which means 'lance'.

to throw a lance

To defend or support someone in a difficult situation.

echar una lanza

to throw in the towel

To yield or give up in an effort.

lanzar la toalla

to throw oneself into adventure

To initiate an activity without much prior consideration.

lanzarse a la aventura

to throw

To throw or cast something with force.

lanzar

throwing

The action of throwing or casting something.

lanzamiento

I throw

First person singular of the present indicative of 'to throw'.

lanzo

The act of starting something boldly or daringly.

He threw himself into the competition fearlessly, so this time he is going all in.

Se lanzó sin miedo a la competencia, así que esta vez va con todo.

To take a risk in an uncertain situation.

I decided to roll the dice and accept the challenge of the new job.

Decidí lanzar los dados y aceptar el reto del trabajo nuevo.