jogar fora
/ʒoˈɡa(ʁ) ˈfɔ.ɾɐ/
In Portuguese, throw out is jogar fora.
The phrase jogar fora means to discard something. Beyond its literal meaning of discarding an object, it is also frequently used idiomatically to mean 'to waste' an opportunity or a talent.
Meaning: discard (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the past tense in the third-person singular, use jogou fora (threw out). For the continuous aspect, the gerund form is jogando fora (throwing out).
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒoˈɡa(ʁ) ˈfɔ.ɾɐ/
Did you know?
- The word jogar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'joke'. Both come from the Latin word iocārī, which meant to jest or play.
- In Brazil, the phrase jogar fora is often used to describe an emotional state, such as jogar fora a paciência when someone completely loses their patience.
- The Portuguese language uses fora not just for distance, but as an imperative command meaning 'get out'.
Examples in context
- Vamos jogar fora essas embalagens vazias.Let's throw out these empty packages.
- Não esqueça de descartar completamente essa papelada.Don't forget to throw away this paperwork completely.
- Não jogue fora as sobras.Don't throw out the leftovers.
- Eu vou jogar fora este papel.I am going to throw out this paper.
- Não pode jogar fora a comida.You cannot throw out the food.
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are cleaning the kitchen.
- MarianaFelipe, você pode jogar fora este pote?Felipe, can you throw out this jar?
- FelipeSim, eu já vou jogar fora.Yes, I am going to throw it out now.
- MarianaObrigada, ele está muito sujo.Thank you, it is very dirty.
- FelipeDe nada, Mariana.You're welcome, Mariana.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jogar fora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fora, jogar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
