largar

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largar(
lahr
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gahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to pay out
Larga cuerda gradualmente mientras el escafandrista desciende.Gradually pay out the rope as the deep-sea diver goes down.
b. to let out
¡Larguen las velas para atrapar el viento!Let out the sails to catch the wind!
c. to unfurl
El barco pirata largó las velas negras.The pirate ship unfurled its black sails.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to deliver)
a. to give
La maestra no largó ni una pista para ayudarnos a resolver el acertijo.The teacher didn't give us any hints to help us solve the riddle.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to unload)
a. to dump on
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Le podemos largar los chicos a la abuela y así nos vamos a cenar a un restorán.We can dump the kids on Grandma and go to a restaurant for dinner.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to lay off)
a. to fire
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Si sigues llegando tarde a trabajar, te tendremos que largar.If you keep coming late to work, we will have to fire you.
b. to sack
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Al contador lo largaron por robar dinero.The accountant was sacked for stealing money.
c. to give the boot
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Lo largamos porque era lento y haragán.We gave him the boot because he was slow and lazy.
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to abandon)
a. to dump
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Su novia lo largó tras cinco años de relación.His girlfriend dumped him after a five year relationship.
a. to spill the beans
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
El músico largó su experiencia con el abuso de drogas a la prensa.The musician spilled the beans on his drug abuse to the press.
7. (to toss)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
(Southern Cone)
a. to throw
El mediocampista fue derribado antes de que pudiera largar la pelota.The midfielder was knocked down before he could throw the ball.
8. (to begin)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
(Southern Cone)
a. to start (race)
Los pilotos largaron la carrera cuando dejó de llover.The pilots started the race when it stopped raining.