Lanzarse (en. Jump)

/lanˈθaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Act of throwing or plunging oneself into a place or situation.

He plunged into the water to save the dog.

Se lanzó al agua para salvar al perro.

To decide to do something risky or daring.

After thinking it over, he decided to dive into starting his own business.

Después de pensarlo, decidió lanzarse a montar su propio negocio.

To start an activity or project with enthusiasm.

The team plunged into the competition with great motivation.

El equipo se lanzó a la competición con mucha motivación.

From Latin 'lanceare', which means to throw with a spear.

to dive into the pool

To make a risky or daring decision without knowing the outcome.

lanzarse a la piscina

to embark on an adventure

To undertake a new challenge or project with enthusiasm.

lanzarse a la aventura

to throw oneself into the void

To do something risky without thinking about the consequences.

lanzarse al vacío

launch

Action of launching specifically.

lanzamiento

to accept

To grant or accept a proposal or situation.

aceptar

to risk

To expose something to danger or risk.

arriesgar

To enter into a romantic relationship without much doubt.

When I met her, I dove right in.

Cuando la conocí, me lancé de una vez.

To decide to do something without thinking twice.

Dude, I plunged into going out to dance even though I didn't know if they'd let me in.

Tío, me lancé a salir a bailar aunque no sabía si me dejarían entrar.