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deixa

[ˈdɛʃɐ]
noun/verbfemininepl: deixas
legacy, inheritance, bequest; or (verb) leaves, lets, allows
1. Something left behind by someone, especially after death; an inheritance or bequest
He left a substantial legacy to his children.
Ele deixou uma substancial deixa para seus filhos.
2. (Third person singular present tense of 'deixar') allows, permits, or lets someone do something
She leaves the door open.
Ela deixa a porta aberta.
3. (Third person singular present tense of 'deixar') abandons or stops doing something
He leaves his job tomorrow.
Ele deixa seu emprego amanhã.
Synonyms
herançalegadotestamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deixa
Common usage for both noun and verb forms
Portugal
deixa
Common usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixa disso
deixa estar
deixa pra lá
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