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cumpre bem

[KUM-pruh bãw]
verb phrase
it is necessary; one must; it behooves
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'cumprir' (to fulfill/comply) with the adverb 'bem' (well); expresses necessity, obligation, or propriety
It behooves you to speak the truth.
Cumpre bem que você fale a verdade.
2. It is fitting or appropriate that something be done
It is well that we arrive on time.
Cumpre bem que cheguemos no horário.
Synonyms
convémé necessárioé precisodeve-seimporta
Antonyms
não é necessárioé dispensávelnão importa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumpre bem
Used in formal or literary contexts
Portugal
cumpre bem
Common in formal Portuguese; maintains classical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

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como cumpre
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