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How to Say "i threw" in Spanish

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tiré

verbA1general
Use 'tiré' when you are launching or tossing an object, especially when discarding something or directing it away from you.

Examples

Tiré la basura antes de salir de casa.

I threw out the trash before leaving the house.

di

/dee//di/

verbA1general
Use 'di' (from 'dar') in idiomatic expressions, particularly when referring to giving or throwing something in a non-physical sense, like throwing a party or throwing a glance.
A single cartoon character with an outstretched hand, holding a brightly wrapped gift box, representing the completed action of giving something.

Examples

Ayer le di el libro a María.

Yesterday I gave the book to María.

Di un paseo por el parque esta mañana.

I took a walk through the park this morning.

Di mi opinión en la reunión, pero no escucharon.

I gave my opinion in the meeting, but they didn't listen.

Talking About Finished Past Actions

'Di' is how you say 'I gave' for something that happened once and is finished. This past tense is called the 'preterite'. Use it for specific moments, like 'Ayer di un regalo' (Yesterday I gave a gift).

Confusing 'Di' (I gave) and 'Doy' (I give)

Mistake: “Ayer doy el dinero.”

Correction: Use 'Ayer di el dinero.' 'Doy' is for the present ('I give'), while 'di' is for the past ('I gave'). A good trick is to think 'di' = 'I *did* give'.

eché

verbA2general
Use 'eché' for the physical act of tossing or throwing something, often with a sense of expulsion or adding something to a container.

Examples

Me molestó el ruido y eché la botella a la basura.

The noise bothered me and I threw the bottle in the trash.

Tirar vs. Echar

Learners often confuse 'tirar' and 'echar' because both can mean to physically throw something. Remember that 'tirar' often implies launching or discarding, while 'echar' can suggest tossing something into a place or expelling it.

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