atirar
to throw, to hurl, to shoot
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɐtiˈɾaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Atirar' can mean to throw or to shoot, depending on context. 'Atirar pedras' (throw stones), but 'atirar com uma arma' (shoot with a gun). The reflexive 'atirar-se' means to throw oneself — 'atirar-se de cabeça' means to dive in headfirst (also figuratively).
📝 Example Sentences
Atira-me a bola!
Throw me the ball!
Ele atirou-se à água.
He threw himself into the water.