comandou

[ko-man-DOU]

verb

commanded, ordered, led

1. Past tense of 'comandar' - to give orders or instructions to someone; to be in charge of

The general commanded his troops to advance.

O general comandou suas tropas para avançarem.

2. To direct or control; to manage

She commanded the entire project with expertise.

Ela comandou o projeto inteiro com expertise.

3. To have authority or control over

He commanded respect from everyone around him.

Ele comandou o respeito de todos ao seu redor.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

comandou

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

comandou

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

comandou com punho de ferro (ruled with an iron fist)

comandou a barra (took charge of the situation)

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