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to throw
01
tirar
to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand
Transitive: to throw sth somewhere
Ejemplos
Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.
Ten cuidado de no tirar piedras a las ventanas.
Do n't throw your trash on the ground, use a bin.
No arrojes tu basura al suelo, usa un contenedor.
02
organizar, planear
to hold or organize an event such as a party
Transitive: to throw an event
Ejemplos
She threw a birthday party for her best friend at a local restaurant.
Ella organizó una fiesta de cumpleaños para su mejor amiga en un restaurante local.
They decided to throw a housewarming party to celebrate their new home.
Decidieron organizar una fiesta de inauguración de la casa para celebrar su nuevo hogar.
03
lanzar, arrojar
to propel or move a body part forcefully or energetically in a particular direction
Transitive: to throw a body part to a direction
Ejemplos
He threw his arms up in frustration when he realized he had missed the last train.
Alzó los brazos con frustración cuando se dio cuenta de que había perdido el último tren.
The dancer threw her head back as she laughed at the joke.
La bailarina lanzó su cabeza hacia atrás mientras se reía del chiste.
04
tirar, arrojar
to place something in a location hastily, casually, or without much concern for precision or orderliness
Transitive: to throw sth somewhere
Ejemplos
She threw her coat on the chair as soon as she entered the house.
Ella arrojó su abrigo sobre la silla tan pronto como entró en la casa.
He threw his keys on the table, not bothering to hang them on the hook.
Tiró sus llaves sobre la mesa, sin molestarse en colgarlas en el gancho.
05
lanzar, arrojar
to give a glance, gesture, or expression in a specific manner
Transitive: to throw a gesture or expression to a direction
Ejemplos
She threw a suspicious glance in his direction when he mentioned the missing item.
Ella le lanzó una mirada sospechosa cuando mencionó el objeto perdido.
Upon hearing the unexpected news, he threw a look of disbelief towards his friend.
Al escuchar la noticia inesperada, él lanzó una mirada de incredulidad hacia su amigo.
06
accionar, activar
to activate or initiate a mechanism, process, or system
Transitive: to throw a switch or mechanism
Ejemplos
She threw the switch, and the lights flickered on, illuminating the room.
Ella accionó el interruptor, y las luces parpadearon, iluminando la habitación.
The engineer threw the lever to start the engine.
El ingeniero accionó la palanca para arrancar el motor.
07
proyectar, emitir
to emit, project, or send forth something, such as light, shadow, or sound
Transitive: to throw light or sound
Ejemplos
The bonfire threw flickering shadows against the trees, creating an eerie atmosphere in the forest.
La hoguera arrojaba sombras parpadeantes contra los árboles, creando una atmósfera inquietante en el bosque.
As the sun set, the lighthouse began to throw its beam across the sea, guiding ships to shore.
Mientras el sol se ponía, el faro comenzó a lanzar su haz a través del mar, guiando los barcos a la orilla.
08
lanzar, provocar
to cause something to occur abruptly or without much consideration
Transitive: to throw sb/sth into a particular state
Ejemplos
The unexpected news threw the entire office into chaos, with everyone scrambling to find a solution.
Las noticias inesperadas arrojaron a toda la oficina al caos, con todos tratando de encontrar una solución.
The sudden rainstorm threw their outdoor party into disarray, forcing everyone to seek shelter.
La repentina tormenta de lluvia arrojó su fiesta al aire libre al caos, obligando a todos a buscar refugio.
09
desconcertar, desorientar
to cause someone to feel confused or perplexed, often by introducing unexpected information
Transitive: to throw sb
Ejemplos
The plot twist at the end of the movie completely threw me.
El giro inesperado al final de la película me desconcertó por completo.
His cryptic email message threw me. I could n't figure out what he was trying to say.
Su mensaje de correo electrónico críptico me desconcertó. No podía entender lo que intentaba decir.
10
lanzar, arrojar
to forcefully propel or expel something from a particular position, often resulting in its displacement, removal, or ejection
Transitive: to throw sb/sth
Ejemplos
The horse 's sudden bucking motion threatened to throw the rider.
El repentino movimiento de encabritamiento del caballo amenazaba con arrojar al jinete.
The jolt of the train threatened to throw luggage from the overhead compartments.
El sacudón del tren amenazaba con arrojar el equipaje de los compartimentos superiores.
11
tirar, lanzar
to toss or cast a dice onto a surface
Transitive: to throw a dice
Ejemplos
He threw the dice onto the board, hoping for a favorable outcome in the game of Monopoly.
Él lanzó los dados al tablero, esperando un resultado favorable en el juego de Monopoly.
She threw the dice with a flick of her wrist, eagerly anticipating the result in a game of Yahtzee.
Ella lanzó los dados con un movimiento de muñeca, esperando ansiosamente el resultado en un juego de Yahtzee.
Throw
01
manta decorativa, cubrecamas
a small, decorative blanket or cover, typically made of a soft and cozy material such as wool, fleece, or cotton, used to drape over a couch, chair, or bed to add warmth and decoration
02
lanzamiento, tiro
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
03
cubrecama, manta ligera
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
04
proyección, técnica de proyección
a technique used to off-balance, lift, or propel an opponent to the ground, scoring points or achieving a dominant position
Ejemplos
His judo throw won the match by ippon ( full point ).
Su proyección de judo ganó el partido por ippon (punto completo).
The wrestler countered a takedown with a brutal suplex throw.
El luchador contrarrestó un derribo con un brutal lanzamiento suplex.
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