← Back to Fala2Mearremessou, lançou, jogou
1. past tense and past participle of 'fling'; to throw something with force or sudden movement
He flung the ball across the field.
Ele arremessou a bola através do campo.
2. to move oneself or part of one's body quickly or suddenly
She flung herself onto the couch.
Ela se jogou no sofá.
3. to express or utter forcefully or angrily
He flung harsh words at her.
Ele lançou palavras duras contra ela.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arremessou, jogou, lançou
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
jogou, arremessou
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
arremessou, lançou
Formal and informal usage
Portugal
atirou, arremessou, lançou
European Portuguese preference for 'atirou' in informal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
flung wide open - aberto de par em par
flung into - lançado em, envolvido em
flung to the winds - negligenciado, abandonado
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