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desempenhar

[dez-em-pe-ˈɲar]
verb
to perform, to carry out, to play (a role)
1. to execute or accomplish a task, duty, or function
She performed her role with excellence.
Ela desempenhou seu papel com excelência.
2. to act or function in a particular capacity
He plays an important role in the company.
Ele desempenha um papel importante na empresa.
3. to fulfill an obligation or responsibility
The athlete performed well in the competition.
O atleta desempenhou bem na competição.
Synonyms
executarrealizarcumpriratuarfuncionarexercer
Antonyms
negligenciarabandonarfalhar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenhar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
desempenhar
Standard usage, common in business contexts
Portugal
desempenhar
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

desempenhar um papel
desempenhar bem
desempenhar mal
desempenhar com sucesso
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