lanzado
“lanzado” means “daring” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
daring
Also: bold, go-getter
📝 In Action
No tuvo miedo de pedirle una cita, es un chico muy lanzado.
B1He wasn't afraid to ask her on a date; he's a very daring guy.
Si quieres el trabajo, tienes que ser más lanzada.
B2If you want the job, you have to be more bold.
at full speed
Also: on a roll
📝 In Action
El coche iba lanzado por la autopista.
B2The car was going at full speed down the highway.
Una vez que empieza a estudiar, va lanzado y no para.
C1Once he starts studying, he's on a roll and doesn't stop.
thrown
Also: launched
📝 In Action
El dado ya ha sido lanzado.
A2The die has already been thrown.
El nuevo producto será lanzado en mayo.
B1The new product will be launched in May.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: lanzado
Question 1 of 2
If someone describes you as 'muy lanzado' in a social situation, what do they mean?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'lanzar,' which traces back to the Latin word 'lanceare,' meaning to wield a lance or spear.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lanzado' always a compliment?
Not necessarily. While it often means you are brave or proactive, it can sometimes imply that you are being too impulsive or reckless, depending on the speaker's tone.
Does the word change for women?
Yes! Since it functions as an adjective in these meanings, you must change it to 'lanzada' when describing a female person or a feminine noun.