lanzador
“lanzador” means “pitcher” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pitcher
Also: thrower
📝 In Action
El lanzador tiró una bola rápida.
A1The pitcher threw a fastball.
Es un lanzador de jabalina muy fuerte.
B1He is a very strong javelin thrower.
El equipo necesita un nuevo lanzador titular.
B1The team needs a new starting pitcher.
launcher
📝 In Action
El lanzador de aplicaciones no funciona.
B1The app launcher isn't working.
El cohete está en la plataforma del lanzador.
B2The rocket is on the launcher platform.
Necesitamos reparar el lanzador de proyectiles.
C1We need to repair the projectile launcher.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: lanzador
Question 1 of 3
If you are watching a baseball game in Mexico, who is the 'lanzador'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'lanzar' (to throw), which comes from the Latin 'lanceare', meaning to wield a lance or spear.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lanzador' only used for baseball?
No! While very common in baseball, it refers to anyone or anything that throws or launches something, including javelin throwers in the Olympics or rocket launchers in space.
What's the difference between 'tirador' and 'lanzador'?
'Tirador' is more general and can mean a shooter or someone who pulls something. 'Lanzador' specifically implies a throwing or launching motion.
Can I use 'lanzador' for a starting pitcher?
Yes, you can say 'lanzador abridor' or 'lanzador titular' to specify a starting pitcher.