jogar

This is the 547th most frequent Portuguese word.


jogar

"Jogar" means "to play" or "to throw" in English.


Here, 'jogar' is used to mean 'to play' a sport or physical game.

Eu gosto de jogar futebol aos finais de semana.

I like to play soccer on weekends.


In this sentence, 'jogar' means 'to throw' or 'to discard' something.

Ele vai jogar o lixo no cesto.

He will throw the trash in the bin.


Here, 'jogar' is used to express engaging in a game or activity that involves cards.

Eles adoram jogar cartas nas férias.

They love to play cards on vacation.