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How do you say "to throw" in Mexican Spanish?
lanzar
In Mexican Spanish, "to throw" is lanzar.
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Pronunciation
lahn-SAHR. Two syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Plural: lanzan. Past: lancé, lanzó. Accent on preterite yo form to keep soft 'k' sound.
Example sentence
Lanzo la pelota al otro lado del patio.
I throw the ball to the other side of the yard.
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How to remember lanzar
Lanzar sounds like it has 'lance' in it. A lance is thrown as a weapon. Throwing requires force.
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Questions about lanzar
How do you say "to throw" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to throw" is lanzar. It is a noun.
How is lanzar written in Mexican Spanish?
lanzar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is lanzar used in a sentence?
Use lanzar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lanzo la pelota al otro lado del patio. (I throw the ball to the other side of the yard.).
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