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    Lanzar (en. Launch)

    /lanˈθaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To throw something far away with the hand or with some mechanism.
    The player threw the ball in the air.
    El jugador lanzó la pelota al aire.
    To initiate a project or activity.
    The company launched its new product on the market.
    La empresa lanzó su nuevo producto al mercado.
    To make an object move quickly.
    He launched the disc in the competition.
    Lanzó el disco en la competición.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lanzare', which means 'to throw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw in the towel
    To give up or desist in an effort.
    lanzar la toalla
    to give a heads up
    To inform or notify someone about something.
    lanzar un aviso
    to let out a scream
    To express an exclamation or complaint loudly.
    lanzar un grito

    Related Words

    launch
    Action of throwing something.
    lanzamiento
    spear
    Long weapon that is thrown.
    lanza
    thrower
    Person who throws something, especially in sports.
    lanzador

    Slang Meanings

    To throw something in the air
    When I arrived, everyone was throwing beers in the air at the party.
    Cuando llegué, todos estaban lanzando las cervezas al aire en la fiesta.
    To spread a rumor
    Don’t believe everything they say, they’re spreading unfounded rumors.
    No creas todo lo que dicen, están lanzando rumores sin fundamento.