jogar

[ʒoˈɡaɾ]

verb

to play; to throw

1. to engage in a game or sport

The children play in the park every afternoon.

As crianças jogam no parque toda tarde.

2. to throw or cast something

He threw the ball across the field.

Ele jogou a bola atravessando o campo.

3. to gamble or bet

They played cards for money.

Eles jogavam cartas por dinheiro.

4. to discard or dispose of

Don't throw away that document.

Não jogue fora esse documento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

jogar

standard usage across all contexts

Rio de Janeiro

jogar

emphasizes sports and games, widely used

São Paulo

jogar

standard usage, no significant regional variation

Portugal

jogar

same usage; 'deitar' more common for 'throw away'

jogar fora - to throw away; to waste

jogar limpo - to play fair; to be honest

jogar sujo - to play dirty; to be dishonest

jogar com - to toy with; to play with someone's emotions

jogar pelo seguro - to play it safe

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