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    Tiraban (en. Threw)

    /tiˈɾaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To throw or send something to a place.
    They were throwing the ball in the air.
    Ellos tiraban la pelota al aire.
    To get rid of something by throwing it away.
    They were throwing trash in the alley.
    Tiraban basura en el callejón.
    To make a person or thing fall.
    They were pulling the cable to disconnect it.
    Tiraban del cable para desconectarlo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'tirare', which means to throw or hurl.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw in the towel
    To give up or desist in an attempt.
    tirar la toalla
    to roll a die
    To take a risk or make a random decision.
    tirar un dado
    they threw the house out the window
    To make an excessive expenditure or squander on something.
    tiraban la casa por la ventana

    Related Words

    throw
    Action of throwing or hurling something.
    tirar
    launch
    Synonym of throw, it implies a movement of impulse.
    lanzar
    toss
    To get rid of something by throwing it away.
    botar
    discard
    To eliminate something that is no longer needed.
    desechar

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of something quickly.
    When I didn't like the gift, I threw it away.
    Cuando no me gustó el regalo, lo tiré.
    To express disdain or disinterest.
    The idea you proposed, they dismissed it instantly.
    La idea que propusiste, la tiraron al instante.