throw down

[/θroʊ daʊn/]

verb (phrasal verb)

derrubar, lançar para baixo, desafiar

1. To drop or cast something forcefully downward

He threw down his bag on the floor.

Ele jogou sua bolsa no chão com força.

2. To issue a challenge or provocation, especially in a confrontational manner

The boxer threw down the gauntlet before the match.

O boxeador lançou o desafio antes da luta.

3. To dance energetically or participate enthusiastically in an activity

Let's throw down at the club tonight!

Vamos dançar animadamente na discoteca esta noite!

4. To engage in a fight or confrontation

They were ready to throw down right there in the street.

Eles estavam prontos para brigar ali mesmo na rua.

NYC Slang

Throw down - to dance hard, party, or confront someone; common in hip-hop and street culture

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

derrubar, jogar para baixo, desafiar

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

jogar para baixo, brincar, dançar

Slang usage more common for dancing or having fun

São Paulo

desafiar, confrontar, dançar

Urban usage prevalent in youth culture

Portugal

atirar para baixo, desafiar, dançar

Less common; more literal translations preferred

throw down the gauntlet - desafiar, lançar o desafio

throw down the glove - desafiar alguém

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