botar

Senses

1. 1.

   to put, to place

   To position something in a location

2. 2.

   to lay (eggs)

   Used for birds, chickens, and other animals that produce eggs

3. 3.

   to put on, to wear

   To put on clothing or accessories

4. 4.

   to put out, to throw out

   To expel or remove someone/something from a place

Examples

• "Vou botar o livro na mesa."

  I'm going to put the book on the table.

• "A galinha botou três ovos hoje."

  The chicken laid three eggs today.

• "Ela botou um vestido vermelho para a festa."

  She put on a red dress for the party.

Usage

"Botar" is very common in colloquial Brazilian Portuguese and is often used interchangeably with "pôr" (to put), though "botar" is considered more informal. Common expressions include "botar fé" (to believe/trust), "botar a boca no trombone" (to spill the beans), and "botar pra quebrar" (to go all out).