← Italian Vocab Builder

lanciare

English translation of lanciare

throw

The Italian word 'lanciare' is used to express the action of throwing or launching something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from throwing a ball to launching a new product. In a sentence, you might say 'Lancio la palla al mio amico', which translates to 'I throw the ball to my friend'.


Example sentences using: lanciare

La squadra ha deciso di lanciare il giovane giocatore nella partita decisiva.

English translation of La squadra ha deciso di lanciare il giovane giocatore nella partita decisiva.

The team has decided to launch the young player in the decisive match.

In this sentence, 'lanciare' which means 'to launch', is used metaphorically to imply 'introducing or putting forward' a young player into an important match.

Il nuovo romanzo dell'autore sarà lanciato la prossima settimana.

English translation of Il nuovo romanzo dell'autore sarà lanciato la prossima settimana.

The author's new novel will be launched next week.

In this context, 'lanciare' refers to the release or launch of a book, implying its introduction to the public or market.

Non lanciare la pietra!

English translation of Non lanciare la pietra!

Do not throw the stone!

Here, 'lanciare' is used in its original literal sense meaning 'to throw', instructing someone not to throw a stone.

Made with JoyBird