lanciare

throw

verb lahn-CHAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'lanceare', to wield a lance

Also means

launch

Usage Note

Lanciare drops the 'i' before endings starting with 'e' or 'i', so you write lanci not 'lancii'. Beyond physical throwing it means to launch a product, campaign or appeal: lanciare un prodotto. The reflexive lanciarsi means to hurl oneself or plunge into something.

Examples

"Lancia la palla al cane."

Natural Translation

He throws the ball to the dog.

Literal Translation

Throws the ball to-the dog.

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