montar pontos
1. To create the initial row of loops on knitting needles to begin a knitting project
Before you start knitting the sweater, you need to cast on 50 stitches.
Antes de começar a tricotar o suéter, você precisa montar 50 pontos.
2. To place or throw something onto a surface or toward a target
The fisherman cast on his line into the water.
O pescador lançou sua linha na água.
3. To begin a theatrical production by assigning roles to actors
The director will cast on the new roles after auditions.
O diretor vai distribuir os novos papéis após as audições.
This term is primarily used in knitting and crafting communities. In Brazil, knitting has been experiencing a cultural revival among younger generations, making 'montar pontos' increasingly common in hobby and social media contexts. In the USA, 'cast on' is fundamental knitting terminology taught in craft classes and online tutorials, representing the essential first step in any knitting project.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cast on and off - complete a knitting project from start to finish
cast on with confidence - begin a new endeavor with determination
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