Lanzaron (en. Threw)

/lanˈθaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make something move quickly through the air.

They threw the ball into the field.

Lanzaron la pelota al campo.

To attack or strike with an object.

They threw stones during the protest.

Lanzaron piedras durante la protesta.

To initiate a project or activity.

They launched a new advertising campaign.

Lanzaron una nueva campaña publicitaria.

From Latin 'lanciare', which means to throw.

to throw in the towel

To give up, to desist from an effort.

lanzar la toalla

to send a message

To send a communication or signal.

lanzar un mensaje

to let out a shout

To express something aloud or forcefully.

lanzar un grito

launch

Action of throwing something.

lanzamiento

launcher

Person or device that launches.

lanzador

to throw oneself

To throw oneself to a place or activity.

lanzarse

To launch in a sense of starting something risky.

I'm going to launch a new business, we'll see how it goes.

Voy a lanzar un nuevo negocio, a ver cómo va.

To crack a joke.

That joke he threw out was really funny.

Ese chiste que lanzó fue muy gracioso.

To launch in the context of connecting or springing into action.

I'm going to make a call to my friends.

Voy a lanzar una llamada a mis amigos.