Tirado (en. Thrown)

/tiˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is in a situation of abandonment or misery.
That man is a bum who lives on the street.
Ese hombre es un tirado que vive en la calle.
adjective
That is in disarray or wrinkled.
His clothes were thrown all over the room.
Su ropa estaba tirada por toda la habitación.
Without care or unkempt.
Be careful, you look very unkempt today.
Ten cuidado, tu aspecto está muy tirado hoy.

Etymology

From the verb 'tirar', in the sense of throwing or dropping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thrown on the ground
To be lying down without energy or unconscious.
tirado en el suelo
like a bum
To be in a state of abandonment or neglect.
como un tirado

Related Words

throw
To throw something forcefully.
tirar
strip
A strip of paper or material.
tira

Slang Meanings

Someone who is homeless and lives on the street.
That guy is a bum, he’s always asking for help.
Ese tipo es un tirado, siempre está pidiendo ayuda.
To be short on money or in financial trouble.
I can’t go out today, I’m really short on money.
No puedo salir hoy, estoy muy tirado de dinero.