tiraste
/tee-RAHS-teh/
you threw
A person throwing a ball illustrates the action of 'tiraste' as throwing something through the air.
tiraste(verb)
you threw
?sending something through the air
you tossed
?throwing something lightly
,you pulled
?applying force toward yourself, like a door
📝 In Action
¿Por qué tiraste la pelota tan fuerte?
A2Why did you throw the ball so hard?
Tiraste de la puerta pero estaba cerrada.
B1You pulled the door but it was locked.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Past Tense
The ending '-aste' tells you that a 'tú' (you) person did an action in the past that is now finished.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Extra 'S' Trap
Mistake: "tirastes"
Correction: tiraste
⭐ Usage Tips
Throw or Pull?
On doors in Spain, you will often see 'Tirar' (Pull) and 'Empujar' (Push). If you 'tiraste' the door, you pulled it toward you.
Tossing trash into a bin represents 'tiraste' in the sense of throwing something away.
tiraste(verb)
you threw away
?discarding trash or unwanted items
you wasted
?throwing away an opportunity or money
,you knocked over
?accidentally making something fall
📝 In Action
Tiraste la comida que sobró.
A2You threw away the leftover food.
Tiraste una oportunidad increíble.
B1You wasted an incredible opportunity.
Tiraste el jarrón sin querer.
B1You knocked over the vase by accident.
💡 Grammar Points
Action vs. Result
Use 'tiraste' for a quick, one-time action in the past, like dropping something or tossing it in the bin.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tiraste
Question 1 of 2
If you are standing in front of a door that says 'TIRAR', what should you do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'tiraste' mean throw or pull?
It can mean both! You have to look at the context. If there is a ball, it usually means 'threw.' If there is a handle or a rope, it usually means 'pulled.'
Is 'tirastes' a real word?
No. Adding an 's' to 'tiraste' is a very common mistake. Always use 'tiraste' for the past tense 'you' form.