Kilo Lingo

/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

.

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.

.

You should not throw stones into the river.

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