throw

US /θroʊ/
UK /θroʊ/
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1.

lanzar, tirar

propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and shoulder

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He decided to throw the ball to his dog.
Decidió lanzar la pelota a su perro.
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She can throw a javelin a long distance.
Ella puede lanzar una jabalina a larga distancia.
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2.

derribar, desplazar

cause to fall or be displaced from a position

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The strong wind might throw the tree down.
El fuerte viento podría derribar el árbol.
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The explosion could throw debris for miles.
La explosión podría lanzar escombros por millas.
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3.

lanzar, dirigir

direct (a glance, remark, or question) at someone or something

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She decided to throw a quick glance at him.
Ella decidió lanzarle una mirada rápida.
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He would often throw sarcastic comments during meetings.
A menudo lanzaba comentarios sarcásticos durante las reuniones.
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4.

tirar, poner rápidamente

move or put (something) quickly or carelessly into a specified place or position

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Just throw your coat on the bed.
Simplemente tira tu abrigo en la cama.
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He threw his hands up in despair.
Él lanzó sus manos al aire con desesperación.
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5.

tirar, derribar

cause (a person or animal) to fall to the ground

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The horse suddenly bucked and threw its rider.
El caballo de repente se encabritó y tiró a su jinete.
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The wrestler managed to throw his opponent to the mat.
El luchador logró lanzar a su oponente a la lona.
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6.

organizar, celebrar

host or organize (a party)

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They are planning to throw a big party for their anniversary.
Están planeando organizar una gran fiesta para su aniversario.
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Let's throw a surprise birthday party for him.
Vamos a organizarle una fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa.
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1.

lanzamiento, tiro

an act of throwing something

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He made a good throw to first base.
Hizo un buen lanzamiento a primera base.
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The pitcher's last throw was a curveball.
El último lanzamiento del lanzador fue una curva.
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2.

manta, colcha

a piece of fabric used to cover or decorate a bed, sofa, or chair

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She draped a soft wool throw over the armchair.
Ella cubrió el sillón con una suave manta de lana.
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The sofa was covered with a decorative throw.
El sofá estaba cubierto con una manta decorativa.
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