Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
tirar
Pronunciation
IPA/tiˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbthrow away
Example
¿Puedes tirar la basura, por favor?
Can you throw away the trash, please?
More examples
No debes tirar comida en la calle.
You shouldn't throw away food in the street.
Core concept
A crumpled soda can sent into a recycling bin.
Common phrases
tirar la basura
throw away garbage
tirar la ropa
throw away clothes
tirar la comida
throw away food
Similar words
echar: Puts unwanted items into trash or recycling containers for disposal.
botar: Throws unwanted items away with a quick, forceful toss.
deshacerse: Lets go of unwanted items to eliminate them permanently.
Definition in Spanish
Arrojar o deshacerse de algo que ya no sirve; en la locución 'tirar de' indica jalar.
Word origin
Spanish tirar comes from Late Latin tirare 'to pull', and its use expanded to cover both physical throwing and getting rid of unwanted items.
Usage tips
- Different regions prefer different verbs for discarding (botar, echar, tirar), so choosing the local verb makes the phrase sound more natural.