arrojar

[aroˈxaɾ]

/[aroˈxaɾ]/ verb

The verdict

“arrojar” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #14,069 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#14,069
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
8
tracked misspellings
11
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Lanzar, tirar, impeler o impulsar con fuerza algo, de modo que se mueva cierta distancia como consecuencia.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

arrojar vs arrojo
71% similar
arrojar vs arrojaron
78% similar
arrojar vs arroja
86% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for arrojar
PropertyValue
Headwordarrojar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[aroˈxaɾ]
Letters7
Frequency rank#14,069
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs11
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “arrojar” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). arrojar lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for arrojar is 7 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [aroˈxaɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #14,069 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for arrojar, with forms such as "arojar", "arorjar", and "arrjoar". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 11 confusable-pair relationships, "arrojo", "arrojaron", "arroja", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is arrojar, spelled A-R-R-O-J-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Lanzar, tirar, impeler o impulsar con fuerza algo, de modo que se mueva cierta distancia como consecuencia.
  2. 2
    Sacar o echar algo o a alguien lejos de quien ejecuta la acción, o de cierto lugar.
  3. 3
    Echar hacia afuera lo contenido en el estómago.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: arojar,arorjar,arrjoar,arroajr,arrojarr,arrojjar,arrojra,rarojar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of arrojar - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

arojar1arorjar2arrjoar2arroajr2arrojarr1arrojjar1arrojra2rarojar2
Edit distance from "arrojar"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "arrojar"?
"arrojar" is spelled A-R-R-O-J-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [aroˈxaɾ].
What does "arrojar" mean?
As a verb, "arrojar" means: Lanzar, tirar, impeler o impulsar con fuerza algo, de modo que se mueva cierta distancia como consecuencia.
What words are commonly confused with "arrojar"?
"arrojar" is commonly confused with "arrojo", "arrojaron", "arroja". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "arrojar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "arrojar" is [aroˈxaɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "arrojar" come from?
"arrojar" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “arrojar”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is A-R-R-O-J-A-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [aroˈxaɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “arrojo” - see the side-by-side comparison. arrojar vs arrojo
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list