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    Tiraron (en. They threw)

    /tiˈɾaɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To throw something with force.
    They threw the ball very far.
    Ellos tiraron la pelota muy lejos.
    To get rid of an object by throwing it.
    They threw the trash in the container.
    Tiraron la basura en el contenedor.
    To put or throw something in an unsuitable place.
    They threw the rest of the food on the ground.
    Tiraron el resto de la comida al suelo.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'tira', which means 'cord' or 'tie', related to the action of throwing or launching.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    throw in the towel
    To give up in a difficult situation.
    tirar la toalla
    get rid of old junk
    To dispose of old or unnecessary things.
    tirar los trastos

    Related Words

    throw
    To perform the action of throwing.
    tirar
    shot
    Action of launching a projectile.
    tiro
    strip
    A long, narrow piece of material.
    tira

    Slang Meanings

    Act of expelling someone from a place.
    The police threw the protesters out of the park.
    La policía tiró a los manifestantes del parque.
    To get rid of something informally.
    I'm going to throw away these old clothes that I don't wear.
    Voy a tirar estas ropas viejas que no uso.