toss

to throw something in a high arc or with force

lanzar, tirar con fuerza

• toss something to somebody

Collocations toss a coin · toss the ball

• He tossed the ball across the room.

  Él lanzó la pelota al otro lado de la habitación.

to throw something lightly into the air and catch it again, or to do this with your head or body

tirar al aire, dar vuelta (con la cabeza)

• toss something in the air

Collocations toss a salad · toss your head

• She tossed her hair over one shoulder.

  Ella echó su cabello sobre un hombro.

to choose something by chance, for example by throwing a coin or picking something at random

decidir al azar, elegir por sorteo

• toss up between two choices

Collocations toss a coin to decide · toss your decision

• We'll toss a coin to see who goes first.

  Lanzaremos una moneda para ver quién va primero.

to mix or turn food gently in a pan while cooking it

mezclar suavemente, revolver (la comida)

• toss something in the pan

Collocations toss a salad · toss vegetables

• Toss the pasta with olive oil and cheese.

  Revuelve la pasta con aceite de oliva y queso.