noun, gerund/present participle
jogar lixo, poluição, sujeira
1. the act of dropping or leaving trash and waste materials on the ground in public spaces
Littering is illegal in most cities and can result in fines.
Jogar lixo na rua é ilegal na maioria das cidades e pode resultar em multas.
2. to scatter or spread things untidily
Books were littering the floor of his room.
Livros espalhados pelo chão do seu quarto.
3. in animals, the act of giving birth to multiple offspring at once
The cat is littering with five kittens.
A gata está tendo uma ninhada com cinco filhotes.
Littering is a significant environmental and public health concern in both Brazilian and American cities. In Brazil, littering fines (multas por jogar lixo) exist in major cities, though enforcement varies. In the USA, 'No Littering' signs are ubiquitous, and littering carries legal penalties. Anti-littering campaigns emphasizing environmental responsibility are common in both countries.
NYC Slang
dumping trash, leaving garbage; not specifically a NYC slang term but commonly discussed in urban cleanup campaigns
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