What is the Spanish word for "throw"?

Learn how to say "throw" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

throw

Spanish

tirar

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Alternative translations of "throw"

lanzar
arrojar
echar
despedir

Examples of how to use "throw" in Spanish

English
Don't throw your trash on the street.
Spanish
No tires tu basura en la calle.
English
I throw the ball gently.
Spanish
Lanzo la pelota suavemente.
English
She threw the keys to me.
Spanish
Ella me lanzó las llaves.
English
They are throwing snowballs outside.
Spanish
Están lanzando bolas de nieve afuera.
English
He has thrown away the receipt.
Spanish
Él ha tirado la factura.

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