throws

[/θroʊz/]

verb/noun

lança/arremessa

1. Third person singular present tense of 'throw'; to propel something through the air with force

He throws the ball to his teammate.

Ele arremessa a bola para seu companheiro.

2. Plural noun; multiple acts of throwing or objects used for throwing

The javelin throws in the Olympics are impressive.

Os arremessos de dardo nas Olimpíadas são impressionantes.

3. To project or cast in a specified direction

She throws caution to the wind.

Ela joga a cautela ao vento.

4. To cause someone to fall or lose balance

The horse throws its rider.

O cavalo derruba seu cavaleiro.

NYC Slang

throws (used in similar context as standard English)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

arremessa/lança

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

joga/arremessa

'Joga' is frequently used colloquially

São Paulo

arremessa/lança

Standard usage similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

atira/lança

Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'atira' in some contexts

throws in the towel (desiste, joga a toalha)

throws caution to the wind (ignora o perigo, joga a cautela ao vento)

throws a fit (tem um ataque, faz uma cena)

throws light on (esclarece, lança luz sobre)

throws money around (gasta dinheiro à toa, joga dinheiro pela janela)

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