verb

tirar

throw · throw away · throw out

Hacer que algo se mueva hacia abajo o lejos de uno, dejando de sostenerlo o empujándolo.

Word: tirar

Meaning:

The Spanish verb "tirar" primarily means "to throw" or "to pull" depending on context. It is a versatile verb with multiple related uses.

Main meanings:

To throw
- To propel something through the air with force:
  Ejemplo: Tirar una pelota (To throw a ball).
To pull or drag
- To exert force on something to move it towards oneself or another direction:
  Ejemplo: Tirar de la cuerda (To pull the rope).
(Colloquial) To fire or shoot
- In informal speech, it can mean to shoot bullets or fireworks:
  Ejemplo: Tirar una pistola (To shoot a gun).
To discard or get rid of
- To throw away, to discard:
  Ejemplo: Tirar la basura (To throw away the trash).
(Expression) To attempt or make the best use of something
- "Tirar de" also means to make use of somebody or something:
  Ejemplo: Tirar de recursos (To use resources/to pull resources).

Word parts:

Base verb: tirar
It is a regular verb in -ar ending group.

Synonyms:

For throw: lanzar, arrojar, echar
For pull: jalar (in some regions), arrastrar (drag)
For throw away: desechar, botar, eliminar
For shoot: disparar (more formal)

Antonyms:

For throw: atrapar (to catch), recibir (to receive)
For pull: empujar (to push)
For throw away: conservar (to keep)
For shoot: guardar (to keep, in context)

Summary:
"Tirar" is a common and flexible Spanish verb with meanings revolving primarily around "throwing", "pulling", and "discarding". Context helps clarify which meaning applies.