Tiraría (en. Would throw)

/tiˈɾaɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To launch or throw something a certain distance.

If I had a piece of paper, I would throw it on the ground.

Si tuviera un papel en la mano, lo tiraría al suelo.

To get rid of something, discard it.

I would never throw away a good opportunity without thinking about it.

Nunca tiraría una buena oportunidad sin pensarlo.

To place something in a location, generally carelessly.

He would throw the backpack in the corner of the room.

Él tiraría la mochila en la esquina de la habitación.

To hold or give a downward or forward thrust.

If I had a ball, I would throw it as far as I could.

Si tuviera una pelota, la tiraría tan lejos como pudiera.

From the verb 'tirar', which comes from the Latin 'tîrâre'.

to throw in the towel

To give up, surrender.

tirar la toalla

to aim to hit

To make an effort without ensuring the outcome.

tirar a dar

to throw overboard

To get rid of something irresponsibly.

tirar por la borda

to throw

The action of throwing something.

tirar

throw

A strip or long narrow part.

tira

thrower

A person who throws or shoots.

tirador

To get rid of something that is no longer needed.

I'm going to throw away that old clothing I don't wear.

Voy a tirar esa ropa vieja que no uso.

To speak ill of someone.

Don't throw me under the bus so much on social media.

No me tires tanto en redes sociales.