strew objects
[struː ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
verb phrase
espalhar objetos
1. to scatter or spread objects loosely or carelessly over an area or surface
The children strewed toys all over the living room floor.
As crianças espalharam brinquedos por todo o chão da sala de estar.
2. to cover a surface by distributing objects across it in a scattered manner
Flower petals were strewed across the aisle at the wedding.
Pétalas de flores foram espalhadas pelo corredor no casamento.
3. to be scattered or distributed irregularly over a place
Debris strewed the aftermath of the storm.
Escombros espalhavam-se após a tempestade.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'espalhar objetos' is commonly used to describe untidy behavior, particularly by children or in situations of disorder. The phrase reflects cultural attitudes toward organization and domestic cleanliness, often used in maternal or parental contexts when describing messy play or careless distribution of belongings.
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