This is the 11030th most frequent Portuguese word.
jogam
"Jogam" means "they play" or "they are playing."
In this sentence, 'jogam' is used to describe a regular action where a group of people plays soccer, indicating the verb 'jogar' in its present tense, plural third person form.
Eles jogam futebol no parque todos os domingos.
They play soccer in the park every Sunday.
Here, 'jogam' conveys the action of throwing toys, showing how the verb 'jogar' can also mean 'to throw' in addition to 'to play.'
As crianças sempre jogam brinquedos pela sala quando brincam.
The children always throw toys around the room when they play.
In this context, 'jogam' is used figuratively to mean 'tossing' or 'throwing around' ideas, demonstrating its metaphorical use beyond physical actions.