Spanish word

tirado

Pronunciation

IPA/tiˈɾaðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivethrown away

Example

Encontré un libro tirado en la basura.

I found a book thrown away in the trash.

Illustration for tirado (thrown away)

More examples

Vi ropa tirada junto al contenedor.

I saw discarded clothing next to the dumpster.

Core concept

An abandoned item left where someone dropped or left it.

Common phrases

  • libro tirado

    discarded book

  • ropa tirada

    discarded clothing

  • zapatos tirados

    discarded shoes

Similar words

abandonado: Remains abandoned and neglected in place, left without care.
desechado: Ends up discarded after being judged useless or unwanted.
olvidado: Sits forgotten and stays where it was left for a long time.
dejado: Sits placed by someone and remains there without further attention.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo ha sido dejado o abandonado en un lugar, sin cuidado y sin intención de conservarlo.

Word origin

The adjective comes from the past participle of tirar, ultimately from Old French tirer 'to pull or draw', and it is used in Spanish to describe something left behind or neglected.

Usage tips

  • When applied to people, dejar a alguien tirado means to leave someone stranded or abandon them, which is stronger than merely 'left'.

Other meanings

  • thrownadjective
  • lyingadjective
  • cheapadjective

Opposites

  • recogidopicked upadjective
  • guardadoput awayadjective

Related words

  • tiradorhandlenoun
  • tiraderogarbage dumpnoun

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