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How to Say "tosses" in Spanish

The Spanish word fortossesis tiraA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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he/she/it tosses
A simple illustration of a child vigorously throwing a bright red ball forward.

Examples

Ella siempre tira la pelota para que el perro corra.

She always throws the ball so the dog can run.

¡Tira esa botella a la basura!

Throw that bottle in the trash!

El motor tira mucho humo cuando arranca.

The engine gives off a lot of smoke when it starts.

Imperative Form

The word 'tira' is the command form for 'tú' (you, informal). Use it when telling a friend to throw or pull something: '¡Tira la puerta!' (Pull the door!).

Throwing vs. Taking Off

Mistake:Using 'tirar' when you mean 'to take off' clothes (Quiero tirar mi chaqueta).

Correction: Use 'quitarse' or 'sacarse' for clothes. 'Quiero quitarme mi chaqueta.' (I want to take off my jacket).

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