arremessável
1. capable of being thrown; suitable or designed to be thrown
The toy is made of soft, throwable material that won't cause injury.
O brinquedo é feito de material arremessável macio que não causará ferimentos.
2. light enough or appropriately sized to be thrown easily
These throwable objects are perfect for playing catch.
Estes objetos arremessáveis são perfeitos para jogar pega-pega.
3. designed or intended to be discarded after use
The company sells throwable cups for outdoor events.
A empresa vende copos descartáveis para eventos ao ar livre.
The term 'throwable' is more common in North American English, particularly in product descriptions and toy manufacturing. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'arremessável' is the direct equivalent, though descriptive phrases like 'que pode ser arremessado' are also frequently used. The concept relates to disposable culture prevalent in modern consumer goods marketing.
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