Tirarla (en. Throw it away)

/tiˈɾaɾla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To discard something that is no longer needed.
It’s better to throw it away if it no longer works.
Es mejor tirarla si ya no funciona.
To put something in a specific place.
I decided to throw it in the trash because it was damaged.
Decidí tirarla a la basura porque estaba dañada.
To make an object fall or move quickly in one direction.
She threw the ball to the dog happily.
Ella tiró la pelota al perro con alegría.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tirare', which means to throw or to cast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

throw it in the trash
Discard something that is not needed.
tirarla a la basura
throw it out the window
Get rid of something in a drastic manner.
tirarla por la ventana

Related Words

throw
Action of throwing something.
tirar
launch
Synonym of throw or cast.
lanzar
discard
To eliminate something that is not useful.
desechar

Slang Meanings

Get rid of something unnecessary.
I'm going to throw it away, it’s no longer useful.
Voy a tirarla, ya no sirve.
To leave someone or something aside.
The best thing is to throw it away and move on.
Lo mejor es tirarla y seguir adelante.