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How do you say "throw" in Spanish?
lanzar
In Spanish, "throw" is lanzar.
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Pronunciation
Say 'lanzar' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Grammar notes
lanzar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Lanzó el balón al otro lado del patio.
She threw the ball across the yard.
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How to remember lanzar
Whisper 'lanzar' three times fast while thinking 'She threw the ball across the yard.' until the two blend together in memory.
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Questions about lanzar
How do you pronounce lanzar?
Say 'lanzar' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Is lanzar formal or casual?
lanzar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is lanzar used in Spanish?
lanzar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Lanzó el balón al otro lado del patio. (She threw the ball across the yard.).
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