/lanˈθaɾ/ ES
/lanˈsaɾ/ MX
Translation
to throw, to launch, to release
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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
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | lanzo | lancé | lanzaba | lanzaré | lanzaría |
| tú | lanzas | lanzaste | lanzabas | lanzarás | lanzarías |
| él/ella/ud. | lanza | lanzó | lanzaba | lanzará | lanzaría |
| nos. | lanzamos | lanzamos | lanzábamos | lanzaremos | lanzaríamos |
| vos. | lanzáis | lanzasteis | lanzabais | lanzaréis | lanzaríais |
| ellos/uds. | lanzan | lanzaron | lanzaban | lanzarán | lanzarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | lance | lanzara | lanzase |
| tú | lances | lanzaras | lanzases |
| él/ella/ud. | lance | lanzara | lanzase |
| nos. | lancemos | lanzáramos | lanzásemos |
| vos. | lancéis | lanzarais | lanzaseis |
| ellos/uds. | lancen | lanzaran | lanzasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | lanza |
| ud. | lance |
| nosotros | lancemos |
| vosotros | lanzad |
| uds. | lancen |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- lanzando
- Past participle
- lanzado
Examples
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The boy wants to throw the ball as far as possible.
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The company is going to launch a new product in March.
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Can you throw me the keys from the window?
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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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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 2: lanzar, asiento, conversación and 7 more words.