Lanzar
Example: Voy a lanzar la pelota al otro lado del campo.
Definition
"Lanzar" means to throw or hurl something with force, often used in contexts like sports or physical actions, as in the example phrase where one throws a ball across a field.
Etymology
The verb "lanzar" comes from the Old Spanish 'lanzar', which in turn derives from the Latin 'lanceare', meaning to pierce or strike with a lance. Did you know? The word is related to 'lance', reflecting its origin in throwing or using a spear-like weapon.
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"Lanzar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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