arrojar
“arrojar” means “to throw” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to throw
Also: to hurl, to fling
📝 In Action
El atleta arrojó la jabalina muy lejos.
B1The athlete threw the javelin very far.
No arrojes basura al suelo.
A2Don't throw trash on the ground.
Se arrojó al agua para salvar al niño.
B1He threw himself into the water to save the child.
to produce
Also: to yield, to show
📝 In Action
La investigación arrojó nuevos datos sobre el virus.
C1The research yielded new data about the virus.
El balance anual arroja un saldo positivo.
B2The annual balance shows a positive result.
Sus palabras arrojaron luz sobre el misterio.
B2His words shed light on the mystery.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: arrojar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'arrojar' to mean 'to yield results'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'ad-rotulare' (to roll towards/spin), which eventually evolved to mean throwing something forcefully.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use arrojar to say 'throw a party'?
No. In Spanish, we use 'dar una fiesta' or 'hacer una fiesta'. Arrojar is only for physical throwing or yielding data.
Does arrojar mean 'to vomit'?
Yes, in some regions or formal medical contexts, it is used as a polite synonym for vomiting.
Is the 'j' in arrojar silent?
No, it is a strong 'h' sound, like in the English word 'hot' but deeper in the throat.