The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Tirar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Tira la pelota. (Throw the ball.)

Tirar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Tirar (to throw) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Tirar generally means to throw or toss, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To throw or toss: for example, ¡Tira la pelota! (Throw the ball!)

To discard or get rid of: for example, ¡Tira esa basura! (Throw away that trash!)

To pull or tug: for example, ¡Tira de la cuerda! (Pull the rope!)

To knock down or demolish: for example, ¡Tiren ese muro! (Knock down that wall!)

To spill or pour: for example, ¡No tires el vino! (Don’t spill the wine!)

To aim or shoot: for example, ¡Tiren al blanco! (Shoot at the target!)

To go or head (colloquial): for example, ¡Tira para casa! (Head home!)

To flirt or hit on (rude, colloquial): for example, ¡Tírales unas piropos! (Hit on them with some compliments!)

Examples

Examples of Tirar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Tira la pelota! (Throw the ball!)

Mamá, tira la basura antes de salir. (Mom, take out the trash before leaving.)

Por favor, tiren sus colillas en el cenicero. (Please put your cigarette butts in the ashtray.)

Antes de irnos de vacaciones, tiremos lo que no necesitamos. (Before going on vacation, let’s get rid of what we don’t need.)

¡Tirad esas revistas viejas! (Throw away those old magazines!)

Oye, tira esa actitud negativa. (Hey, drop that negative attitude.)

Para hacer espacio, tiren lo que ya no usan. (To make space, get rid of what you no longer use.)

Antes de mudarnos, tiremos todo lo que no quepa. (Before moving, let’s throw out everything that doesn’t fit.)

¡Tira esa basura al basurero! (Throw that trash in the garbage can!)

Equipo, tiren todas sus ideas a la mesa. (Team, throw all your ideas on the table.)

Cuando termines, tira el papel a la papelera. (When you’re done, throw the paper in the recycling bin.)

Antes de pintar, tiremos esa vieja alfombra. (Before painting, let’s get rid of that old carpet.)

¡Tirad esos hábitos insalubres! (Throw away those unhealthy habits!)

Para renovar, tiren lo viejo y dejen entrar lo nuevo. (To renew, get rid of the old and let the new in.)

Cuando estés listo, tire la carta al buzón. (When you’re ready, drop the letter in the mailbox.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Tirar (to throw) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.