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toss in Portuguese

toss in Portuguese is arremesso, lançamento, moeda ao ar — toss means to throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.

toss in Portuguese

arremesso
noun
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
lançamento
noun
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
moeda ao ar
noun
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
lançamento
noun
(cricket, football) The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.
moeda ao ar
noun
(cricket, football) The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.
arremessar
verb
To throw with an initial upward direction.
jogar
verb
To throw with an initial upward direction.
tacar
verb
To throw with an initial upward direction.
lançar
verb
To throw with an initial upward direction.
descartar
verb
jogar fora
verb
tirar cara ou coroa
verb
To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.
misturar
verb
To stir or mix (a salad).
jogar
verb
(intransitive) To be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean, or as a ship in heavy seas.

What does "toss" mean?

  1. verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.
    "He tossed the keys onto the table."
  2. verb To flip a coin to make a decision.
    "Let's toss a coin to decide who goes first."
  3. verb To move restlessly, especially in bed.
    "He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep."
  4. verb To mix ingredients gently, especially a salad, by lifting and turning them.
    "Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving."
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toss in a sentence

  • He tossed the keys onto the table.
  • She tossed the ball to her son across the garden.
  • Let's toss a coin to decide who goes first.
  • He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.

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What is "toss" in Portuguese?

"toss" in Portuguese is arremesso, lançamento, moeda ao ar. toss means: To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.

How do you use "toss" in a sentence?

Example: "He tossed the keys onto the table." In Portuguese, "toss" is arremesso, lançamento, moeda ao ar.

Are there other ways to say "toss" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 11 translations listed for "toss": arremesso, lançamento, moeda ao ar, arremessar, jogar, tacar.

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