How to Say "to fling" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to fling” is “arrojar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
tossing something away carelessly
Examples
El atleta arrojó la jabalina muy lejos.
The athlete threw the javelin very far.
No arrojes basura al suelo.
Don't throw trash on the ground.
Se arrojó al agua para salvar al niño.
He threw himself into the water to save the child.
Arrojar vs. Tirar
'Arrojar' is more formal and implies more force or violence than the common word 'tirar'.
Action vs. Movement
When you use it with 'se' (arrojarse), it means the person is jumping or diving into a place.
Confusing with Arrodillar
Mistake: “Me arrojo para rezar.”
Correction: Me arrodillo para rezar. (Arrojar is to throw; arrodillar is to kneel).
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