tiraste
“tiraste” means “you threw” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you threw
Also: you tossed, you pulled
📝 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.
you threw away
Also: you wasted, you knocked over
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the word 'tirar', which likely comes from a Germanic word meaning 'to draw' or 'to pull,' which entered Vulgar Latin and then Spanish.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.