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"Throw" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "tirar", and "pottery" is a noun which is often translated as "la cerámica". Learn more about the difference between "throw" and "pottery" below.
throw(
thro
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to toss)
a. derribar
The wrestler grabbed his opponent by the leg and threw him to the mat.El luchador agarró a su oponente por la pierna y lo derribó al tapiz.
a. desconcertar
Your question threw me for a second, until I realized you were kidding.Tu pregunta me desconcertó por un segundo, hasta que me di cuenta de que estabas bromeando.
4. (to project)
5. (to hurl)
a. echar
Cristian threw himself at Monica shamelessly.Cristian se arrojó sobre Mónica descaradamente.
b. tirarse
The kids dropped their stuff and threw themselves in the pool.Los niños dejaron caer sus cosas y se tiraron a la alberca.
c. lanzar
He stopped suddenly and inadvertently threw the dog from the car.Se detuvo de repente y sin querer lanzó al perro del coche.
d. abalanzarse
When Luis insulted Marina, her husband threw himself at Luis.Cuando Luis insultó a Marina, su esposo se abalanzó sobre Luis.
e. meter (in jail or prison)
I threw Benjamin in jail for fraud, but he got out and works in a bank.Metí a Benjamín en la cárcel por fraude, pero salió y trabaja en un banco.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The recent string of earthquakes has thrown the area into a panic.La reciente serie de terremotos ha sumido la zona en el pánico.
The theft of her wedding ring threw her into depression.Con el robo de su alianza, se puso deprimida.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
8. (toss)
b. el lanzamiento (M) (javelin, hammer)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her throw received the spontaneous applause of the public.Su lanzamiento recibió el aplauso espontáneo del público.
a. el derribo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Karelin earned five points for each of his high amplitude throws.Karelin obtuvo cinco puntos por cada uno de sus derribos de gran amplitud.
10. (bedding)
a. el cubrecama (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Brighten up the bedroom by adding some decorative cushions and a throw.Alegra el dormitorio añadiendo algunos cojines decorativos y un cubrecama.
pottery(
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ri
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (art)
a. la cerámica (F) (porcelain, stoneware, earthenware)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I go to pottery classes once a week.Voy a clases de cerámica una vez a la semana.
b. la alfarería (F) (earthenware)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They use a special clay for brickmaking as well as pottery.Explotan un barro especial para la fabricación de ladrillos y alfarería.
a. la cerámica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Iznik became famous for its intricately decorated pottery.Iznik se hizo famoso por su cerámica elaboradamente adornada.
b. la alfarería (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I bought it at an auction of Chinese pottery and porcelain.Lo compré en una subasta de alfarería y porcelana china.
3. (workshop)
a. la alfarería (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There are several potteries and craft shops in the town that are popular with tourists.Hay varias alfarerías y tiendas de artesanía en el pueblo muy frecuentadas por los turistas.
b. el taller de cerámica (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She has her own pottery where you can buy her work.Tiene su propio taller de cerámica donde puedes comprar lo que fabrica.
