Meaning
throw, drop, shot
- launch (of a rocket, product, or campaign)
In a sentence
Che bel lancio hai fatto al parco oggi!
What a nice throw you made at the park today!
Il suo lancio in porta non è entrato.
His shot on goal didn't go in.
Hai visto il lancio del nuovo telefono ieri?
Did you see the launch of the new phone yesterday?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lancio | masculine · singular |
| lanci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use lancio for a throw in sports or a launch/release in business or media; getto is more physical flow, tiro is a shot/attempt.
- In athletics, lancio commonly names throwing events: lancio del disco, del giavellotto, del peso.
- For product or campaign release, Italian prefers il lancio di un prodotto/campagna, not a calque like release.