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    Tirar (en. Throw)

    /tiˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To send something to a place or person using force.
    She threw the paper in the trash.
    Ella tiró el papel a la basura.
    To throw something with the goal of it falling or moving.
    The players threw the ball in the air.
    Los jugadores tiraron el balón al aire.
    To get rid of something, let it fall or throw it away.
    I decided to throw away the old clothes.
    Decidí tirar la ropa vieja.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tīrāre', which means to throw or launch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw down the middle of the street
    To act recklessly or without a plan.
    tirar por la calle de en medio
    to pull someone's leg
    To have something happen unintentionally, for someone to speak involuntarily.
    tirar de la lengua
    to throw in the towel
    To give up, desist from an effort.
    tirar la toalla

    Related Words

    strip
    Strip or length of something.
    tira
    thrower
    Person who throws or launches something.
    tirador

    Slang Meanings

    To despise or set aside something.
    Don't pay attention to him, he's just throwing it away.
    No le hagas caso, simplemente lo está tirando.
    To talk excessively or carelessly.
    Don't be like that and speak carelessly.
    No seas así y tira la lengua.