to bear, to endure, to support the cost/burden
1. to bear or endure (a burden, cost, or consequence)
He had to bear the cost of the repair.
Ele teve que arcar com o custo do reparo.
2. to take responsibility for something
Who will bear the expenses?
Quem vai arcar com as despesas?
3. to arch or bend (less common)
The bridge arches over the river.
A ponte se arqueia sobre o rio.
Related Idioms & Phrases
arcar com as consequências - to face the consequences
arcar com as despesas - to bear/cover the expenses
arcar com a responsabilidade - to take responsibility
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