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cumpre mal

[KOO-pruh mahl]
verb phrase
performs poorly, fulfills inadequately, does a bad job
1. to carry out or fulfill a duty, obligation, or task in an inadequate or unsatisfactory manner
He fulfills his responsibilities poorly.
Ele cumpre mal suas responsabilidades.
2. to execute a role or function with insufficient quality or commitment
The employee performs poorly in their position.
O funcionário cumpre mal seu cargo.
Synonyms
executa malrealiza maldesempenha malfaz malcumpre inadequadamente
Antonyms
cumpre bemexecuta bemdesempenha bemrealiza bem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumpre mal
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
cumpre mal
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

cumpre seu dever
cumpre a lei
cumpre a promessa
não cumpre com suas obrigações
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