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lanzado

/lan-SAH-doh/

daring

A brave person jumping between two high rocks in a colorful storybook style.

A person being daring and taking a risk.

lanzado(adjective)

mB1

daring

?

referring to a person who takes risks

Also:

bold

?

showing no hesitation

,

go-getter

?

someone who actively pursues success

📝 In Action

No tuvo miedo de pedirle una cita, es un chico muy lanzado.

B1

He wasn't afraid to ask her on a date; he's a very daring guy.

Si quieres el trabajo, tienes que ser más lanzada.

B2

If you want the job, you have to be more bold.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • tímido (shy)
  • apocado (timid/weak-willed)

Common Collocations

  • ser un lanzado – to be a risk-taker

💡 Grammar Points

Describing People

When describing a person, this word must match the gender of the person. Use 'lanzado' for men and 'lanzada' for women.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Lanzado vs. Atrevido

Mistake: "Using 'lanzado' only for physical throwing."

Correction: In social contexts, 'lanzado' is a compliment or a description of someone's gutsy personality, not just about physical objects.

⭐ Usage Tips

Positive vs. Negative

Depending on the tone, being 'lanzado' can be positive (proactive) or slightly negative (reckless/impulsive).

A bright red race car zooming across a landscape with motion lines behind it.

A vehicle moving at full speed.

lanzado(adjective)

mB2

at full speed

?

moving very fast

Also:

on a roll

?

having great momentum

📝 In Action

El coche iba lanzado por la autopista.

B2

The car was going at full speed down the highway.

Una vez que empieza a estudiar, va lanzado y no para.

C1

Once he starts studying, he's on a roll and doesn't stop.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rápido (fast)
  • acelerado (accelerated)

Antonyms

  • frenado (braked/slowed down)

Common Collocations

  • ir lanzado – to go at full tilt / to be on a roll

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Ir'

This meaning is almost always used with the verb 'ir' (to go) to describe how someone is moving or progressing.

⭐ Usage Tips

Momentum

Use this word when you want to emphasize that something has so much momentum that it's hard to stop.

A ball flying through the air after being tossed.

An object that has been thrown.

lanzado(adjective)

mA2

thrown

?

an object that has been cast

Also:

launched

?

referring to a project, product, or rocket

📝 In Action

El dado ya ha sido lanzado.

A2

The die has already been thrown.

El nuevo producto será lanzado en mayo.

B1

The new product will be launched in May.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tirado (thrown/dropped)
  • estrenado (released/premiered)

Antonyms

  • recogido (picked up)

Common Collocations

  • cohete lanzado – launched rocket

Idioms & Expressions

  • La suerte está lanzada – The die is cast / There is no turning back

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Finished' Form

This is the 'past participle' of the verb lanzar. When used with 'ser' or 'estar,' it describes the state of an object.

⭐ Usage Tips

Passive Action

When you say something 'fue lanzado' (was launched), you are focusing on the object rather than the person who threw it.

✏️ 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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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.