jogar
to play (a game/sport), to throw
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʒuˈɡaɾ/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese, 'jogar' is used for sports and games, while 'brincar' is used for playing in the sense of having fun (especially for children). 'Jogar' also means 'to throw' — 'jogar fora' means to throw away.
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos jogar futebol no parque.
Let's play soccer in the park.
Ela joga muito bem xadrez.
She plays chess very well.
Não jogues lixo no chão!
Don't throw trash on the ground!