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vence

[VEN-se]
verb
expires, defeats, overcomes
1. Third person singular present tense of 'vencer' - to expire or come to an end (regarding a deadline, contract, or validity period)
The passport expires next month.
O passaporte vence no próximo mês.
2. Third person singular present tense of 'vencer' - to defeat or win against someone or something
He defeats his opponent in the match.
Ele vence seu adversário na partida.
3. Third person singular present tense of 'vencer' - to overcome or conquer a difficulty or obstacle
She overcomes her fears.
Ela vence seus medos.
Synonyms
expiraterminavencidaderrotasupera
Antonyms
perdefracassaprolongarenova

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vence
Standard usage across Brazil for all meanings
Portugal
vence
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

vence o prazo - the deadline expires
vencer na vida - to succeed in life
vencer obstáculos - to overcome obstacles
vencer pela cansaço - to win by exhaustion
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