"Lançar" means to throw or project something forcefully through the air, often by using the hand or an instrument. In the example phrase, it refers to the act of throwing the ball during a game, emphasizing the deliberate action of sending it forward.
Translations
throw
lanzar
gooien
llançar
lancer
werfen
lanciare
Etymology
The word "lançar" comes from the Latin verb "lanciare," which means 'to throw a lance' or 'to hurl.' The root is related to "lancea," meaning spear, reflecting the original sense of throwing a spear. Did you know? The evolution to a more general meaning of 'to throw' shows how the term expanded from a specific weapon to any object being thrown.
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