English–Spanish

“lying” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tiˈɾaða/

Example

La toalla está tirada en la cama.

The towel is lying on the bed.

Illustration for tirada (lying)

How to say “lying” in Spanish

“Lying” in Spanish is tirada.

An object tossed aside and lying flat.

Full entry for tirada: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tirada

Al llegar a casa, dejé la mochila tirada en la entrada.

When I got home, I left the backpack lying at the entrance.

Tips for using tirada

  • Not a word for dishonesty: English 'lying' often means telling untruths, but tirada refers to physical position, not deception.

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