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deitar

[dey-TAR]
verb
to throw, to cast, to lie down
1. to throw or cast something
He threw the ball across the field.
Ele deitou a bola através do campo.
2. to lie down or recline
She lay down on the bed to rest.
Ela deitou-se na cama para descansar.
3. to pour or spill
Pour the water into the glass.
Deita a água no copo.
4. to emit or give off
The chimney throws smoke into the air.
A chaminé deita fumo no ar.
Synonyms
lançararremessarjogarestenderabater
Antonyms
levantarrecolherapanhar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deitar
standard usage for all meanings
Portugal
deitar
standard usage; slightly more formal in some contexts
Informal Brazilian
jogar
alternative for 'throw' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

deitar fora - to throw away
deitar-se - to lie down, to go to bed
deitar abaixo - to knock down, to demolish
deitar mão - to resort to, to make use of
deitar para trás - to disregard, to ignore
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