How to Say "throws out" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “throws out” is “bota” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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used in Latin America to mean discarding something
Examples
El niño bota la pelota contra la pared.
The boy bounces the ball against the wall.
Ella siempre bota la basura a las ocho.
She always throws out the trash at eight.
Si la pelota bota fuera, es punto para mí.
If the ball bounces out, it's my point.
The 'B' vs 'V' Sound
In Spanish, the letters 'B' and 'V' sound exactly the same. 'Bota' (bounces) and 'Vota' (votes) sound identical, so you have to look at the context!
Throwing out vs. Bouncing
Mistake: “Using 'botar' for 'throw' in Spain.”
Correction: In Spain, 'botar' usually only means 'to bounce'. If you want to say 'throw away the trash' in Spain, use 'tirar' or 'echar'.
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