dar conta do recado
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be up to the task, get the job done
/daʁ ˈkõtɐ du ʁeˈkadu/
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To handle a task successfully, especially when it is demanding.
Examples
A equipe era pequena, mas deu conta do recado.
The team was small but got the job done.
Ela assumiu a chefia e deu conta do recado.
She took charge and rose to the challenge.
Será que ele vai dar conta do recado?
Will he be up to the task?
Mesmo sob pressão, nós demos conta do recado.
Even under pressure, we got the job done.
A nova professora deu conta do recado no primeiro dia.
The new teacher handled the job well on her first day.
Similar words
cumprir a tarefa
estar à altura
sair-se bem
Meanings
Examples
Ela assumiu a chefia e deu conta do recado.
She took charge and rose to the challenge.
A equipe era pequena, mas deu conta do recado.
The team was small but got the job done.
Será que ele vai dar conta do recado?
Will he be up to the task?
Mesmo sob pressão, nós demos conta do recado.
Even under pressure, we got the job done.
A nova professora deu conta do recado no primeiro dia.
The new teacher handled the job well on her first day.
Similar words
sair-se bem
cumprir a tarefa
estar à altura
Etymology
Dar conta means to manage something, while recado can mean a task or errand.
FAQ
What does dar conta do recado mean?
To handle a task successfully, especially when it is demanding.
Does dar conta do recado mean delivering a message?
No. The whole idiom means handling a task successfully.
Can the verb change form?
Yes. Deu conta do recado refers to a completed task.
Often. It says someone handled a challenge well.
How is dar conta do recado pronounced?
The reference pronunciation is /daʁ ˈkõtɐ du ʁeˈkadu/.
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