/lanˈθaɾ/
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Translation
to throw, to launch, to release
Word origin
From Latin lanceare ('to wield a lance'), from lancea ('lance, spear'). The same root gives English 'lance' and 'launch'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lanceare
- English cognates
- lance, launch
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (z to c before e)
Examples
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The boy wants to throw the ball as far as possible.
marzo.
The company is going to launch a new product in March.
¿ lanzarme ?
Can you throw me the keys from the window?
cohete .
The scientists managed to launch the rocket into space.
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You should not throw stones into the river.
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