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throw

[/θroʊ/]
verb
lançar
1. to propel something through the air with force using your arm
She threw the ball across the field.
Ela lançou a bola através do campo.
2. to move or put something quickly or carelessly
He threw his jacket on the chair.
Ele jogou sua jaqueta na cadeira.
3. to cause someone to fall or lose balance
The horse threw its rider.
O cavalo derrubou seu cavaleiro.
4. to turn or rotate
The pottery wheel throws clay.
A roda de cerâmica molda a argila.
5. to arrange or organize
They threw a party last weekend.
Eles fizeram uma festa no fim de semana passado.
NYC Slang
throw (as in 'throw shade' or 'throw down' for a challenge)
Synonyms
castflingtosshurlpitchlob
Antonyms
catchreceivegrab

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lançar, jogar
Jogar is very common in Brazilian Portuguese for casual throwing
Rio de Janeiro
jogar
Colloquial preference for jogar over lançar
São Paulo
lançar, jogar
Both terms used equally
Portugal
lançar, atirar
Atirar is more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw in the towel (desistir, render-se)
throw caution to the wind (agir sem cuidado)
throw a fit (ter um acesso de raiva)
throw someone under the bus (trair alguém)
throw your weight around (abusar da autoridade)
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