How to Say "tossed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “tossed” is “lanzó” — use 'lanzó' for a general, casual act of throwing something, like tossing a ball to someone..
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verbA1casual
Use 'lanzó' for a general, casual act of throwing something, like tossing a ball to someone.
Examples
El niño lanzó la pelota al perro.
The boy threw the ball to the dog.
verbA2
Use 'tiró' when referring to the act of throwing something away, often with a sense of disposal or a light, unceremonious toss.
Examples
Ella tiró la basura en el contenedor azul.
She threw the trash in the blue container.
verbA2
Use 'echó' for a light toss, often implying a gentle or quick movement, such as tossing a stone into water or tossing a coin.
Examples
El niño echó la piedra al agua y vimos las ondas.
The boy tossed the stone into the water and we saw the ripples.
Distinguishing 'lanzó' from 'echó' and 'tiró'
Learners often confuse these when the English word is 'tossed'. Remember that 'lanzó' is the most general for any throw, while 'tiró' often implies throwing something away, and 'echó' suggests a lighter, more delicate toss.
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