tiras
TEE-rahs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Por qué tiras la basura aquí? Hay un bote.
A1Why are you throwing the trash here? There's a can.
Si tiras muy fuerte de la cuerda, se va a romper.
A2If you pull the rope too hard, it's going to break.
Tú tiras el dinero en cosas inútiles.
B1You waste money on useless things.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Tú' vs. 'Usted'
'Tiras' is only used when you are speaking directly to one person in an informal way (like a friend or child). For formal situations, use 'Usted tira'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Multiple Meanings
The meaning of 'tirar' often depends on what comes after it. 'Tirar algo' means 'to throw something away,' but 'tirar de algo' means 'to pull something.'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tiras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'tiras' to mean 'strips or bands'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'tiras' is the noun or the verb?
Look at the words around it! If you see 'tú' or the sentence is clearly about what 'you' are doing, it's the verb ('Tú tiras la basura'). If you see 'las' or an adjective (like 'rojas') next to it, it is almost certainly the plural noun ('Las tiras rojas').
Does 'tiras' ever mean 'to shoot'?
Yes, 'tirar' can mean 'to shoot' (like a gun or a photograph), so 'tiras' means 'you shoot.' This meaning is common in some regions, but 'disparar' is a more universal word for shooting a weapon.