The Present Tense of lanzar is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions. For example, Ella lanza la pelota al aire. (She throws the ball into the air.)

Lanzar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Lanzar (to throw) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Lanzar generally means to throw or launch something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To throw or launch: This is the most common meaning, referring to propelling an object through the air with force. For example, Él lanza la pelota. (He throws the ball.)

To release or put out: It can also mean to release or put something out into the world. For example, La compañía lanza un nuevo producto. (The company launches a new product.)

To utter or say (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to utter or say something, often in a forceful or blunt manner. For example, Ella lanza un insulto. (She utters an insult.)

To start or initiate: It can also mean to start or initiate something, like a project or initiative. For example, Ellos lanzan una campaña publicitaria. (They launch an advertising campaign.)

To send or transmit (colloquial): In some colloquial contexts, it can mean to send or transmit something, especially in the context of digital communication. For example, Yo le lanzo un mensaje. (I send them a message.)

Examples

Examples of Lanzar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana, mi hermana lanza una rutina de ejercicios. (Every morning, my sister does an exercise routine.)

Los atletas lanzan la jabalina en las competencias de pista y campo. (The athletes throw the javelin in track and field competitions.)

¿Por qué lanzas tanto dinero en videojuegos? (Why do you spend so much money on video games?)

La banda de rock lanza su nuevo álbum la próxima semana. (The rock band is releasing their new album next week.)

Nosotros lanzamos una nueva aplicación cada año. (We launch a new app every year.)

En la fiesta, los chicos lanzan fuegos artificiales al aire. (At the party, the guys are setting off fireworks.)

Mi mamá lanza la pelota de tenis a nuestro perro para que la atrape. (My mom throws the tennis ball for our dog to catch.)

¿Ustedes lanzan la basura en el contenedor apropiado? (Do you all throw the trash in the proper bin?)

El equipo lanza una nueva estrategia de marketing esta semana. (The team is launching a new marketing strategy this week.)

Los manifestantes lanzan piedras contra la policía durante las protestas. (The protesters are throwing rocks at the police during the demonstrations.)

Yo lanzo una fiesta de cumpleaños para mi hijo cada año. (I throw a birthday party for my son every year.)

En el béisbol, el lanzador lanza la pelota hacia el bateador. (In baseball, the pitcher throws the ball to the batter.)

¿Por qué lanzas tu ropa sucia por toda la habitación? (Why do you throw your dirty clothes all over the room?)

La empresa lanza un nuevo producto innovador cada año. (The company launches a new innovative product every year.)

Nosotros lanzamos una campaña publicitaria agresiva para el nuevo producto. (We are launching an aggressive advertising campaign for the new product.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Lanzar (to throw) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.