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How do you say "to throw" in Spanish?
para lanzar
In Spanish, "to throw" is para lanzar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced PAH-rah lahn-SAR. Two words: para (for/to) and lanzar (to throw). Stress on second word.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb lanzar. Present tense: lanzo, lanzas, lanza, lanzamos, lanzan.
Example sentence
Lanzo la pelota.
I throw the ball.
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How to remember para lanzar
Para lanzar. To throw, you use your hands to launch it.
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Questions about para lanzar
How do you say "to throw" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to throw" is para lanzar. It is a noun.
How is para lanzar written in Spanish?
para lanzar is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is para lanzar used in a sentence?
Use para lanzar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lanzo la pelota. (I throw the ball.).
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