largar

Senses

1. 1.

   to let go (of), to release

   to stop holding or gripping something

2. 2.

   to drop, to quit, to give up

   to abandon an activity, habit, or relationship

3. 3.

   to leave, to abandon

   to leave someone or something behind

4. 4.

   to drop off, to leave (something somewhere)

   to deposit or place something or someone at a location

Examples

• "Larga isso agora, por favor!"

  Let go of that now, please!

• "Ele largou o emprego para viajar pelo mundo."

  He quit his job to travel around the world.

• "Posso te largar no shopping?"

  Can I drop you off at the mall?

Usage

Very common colloquial verb in Brazilian Portuguese. Often used in expressions like "largar mão de" (to give up on), "largar de ser bobo/besta" (stop being silly), and "me larga!" (leave me alone!). Can be conjugated reflexively as "largar-se" (to let oneself go).