lanzamiento
“lanzamiento” means “launch” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
launch, release
Also: rollout, debut
📝 In Action
El lanzamiento del nuevo teléfono fue un éxito total.
B1The launch of the new phone was a total success.
Esperamos el lanzamiento del libro para la próxima semana.
B2We are waiting for the book's release next week.
La empresa anunció el lanzamiento de una nueva campaña publicitaria.
B2The company announced the rollout of a new advertising campaign.
throw, hurl
Also: shot, launch
📝 In Action
El lanzamiento de la piedra fue muy potente.
A2The throw of the stone was very powerful.
Vimos el lanzamiento del cohete en la televisión.
B1We watched the rocket launch on television.
throw, pitch
Also: put
📝 In Action
Ganó la medalla de oro en el lanzamiento de jabalina.
B1He won the gold medal in the javelin throw.
El árbitro pitó un lanzamiento de falta.
B2The referee whistled for a free throw.
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Quick Quiz: lanzamiento
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'lanzamiento' in its business/product meaning?
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Comes from the verb 'lanzar' (to throw), which originally meant 'to throw a lance' or 'to spear.' The word's meaning expanded over time from a physical act to the metaphorical 'launching' of new ideas or products.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via Old French)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lanzamiento' used for 'kick-off' in soccer (football)?
Not usually. While it means 'launch,' the specific term for the start of a soccer match is typically 'saque inicial' (initial kick) or sometimes 'patada inicial' (initial kick).
How do I know if 'lanzamiento' means 'throw' or 'product release'?
Look at the words around it! If you see words like 'mercado' (market), 'producto' (product), or 'campaña' (campaign), it means 'release.' If you see 'pelota' (ball), 'cohete' (rocket), or a sport's name, it means a physical 'throw' or 'launch'.