tirar
/tiˈɾaɾ/, [t̪iˈɾaɾ]throw
Verb tirar (first-person singular present tiro, first-person singular preterite tiré, past participle tirado)
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(transitive) to throw, to toss
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(transitive) to throw out, to toss, to dump
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(transitive) to shoot; to launch
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(transitive) to take (a photograph)
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(transitive) to print
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(transitive) to skip (e.g. a rock or stone)
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(transitive) to knock over; to knock down
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(transitive, intransitive) to roll (dice)
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(takes a reflexive pronoun, vulgar, Spain) to fuck
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(intransitive, with de) to pull, to tug
- tirar del pelo de alguien
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to pull someone's hair
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(intransitive) to shoot (e.g., a ball)
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(intransitive) to manage; to get by
- Tiramos. Es difícil, pero tiramos.
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We get by. It's hard, but we get by.
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(intransitive) to attract, to appeal to
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(intransitive) to be somewhat
- tira a lástima
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it is a bit sad
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(reflexive) to throw oneself
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(reflexive, colloquial) to spend time, hang out
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Aquellos que viven en casas de cristal no deberían tirar piedras.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
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Mantener a Mario en un estado en el que pueda tirar bolas de fuego es un proceso delicado: ese poder recién adquirido a veces hace que uno se vuelva gallito y descuidado.
Keeping Mario in a state in which he can throw fireballs is a delicate process; that newfound power sometimes makes one cocky and careless.
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El fuerte, violento viento azotó para tirar las hojas de los árboles.
The strong, gusty wind strived to strip the leaves off the trees.
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Ayer puse los regalos en el techo, hoy los metí debajo de la cama y mañana los voy a tirar por la ventana.
Yesterday I put the gifts in the attic, today I put them under the bed and tomorrow I'll throw them out the window.
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Tienes que tirar la puerta para abrirla.
You have to pull that door to open it.
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No le puedo tirar el pelo a Taninna. Ella es mucho más alta que yo.
I cannot pull Taninna's hair. She's much taller than me.
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A pesar de nuestro apoyo, decidió tirar la toalla.
In spite of our encouragement, he decided to throw in the towel.
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No puedo tirar a Taninna aquí. Hay un policía.
I cannot drop Taninna here. There is a policeman.
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Hoy en día no puedes andar por la calle sin ver a la gente tirar la basura al suelo.
These days you can't walk down the street without seeing people dropping litter.
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