levar em conta

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/leˈvaʁ ẽ ˈkõ.tɐ/
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To consider a fact when making a judgment or decision.

Examples

  • É preciso levar em conta o custo da viagem.
    We need to take into account the cost of the trip.
  • O plano leva em conta as necessidades das crianças.
    The plan takes into account the needs of children.
  • Ela não levou em conta o tempo de espera.
    She did not take into account the waiting time.
  • O juiz deve levar em conta todas as provas.
    The judge must take into account all the evidence.
  • Vamos levar em conta a sua opinião.
    We will take your opinion into account.

Similar words

considerar
levar em consideração
ter em conta

Meanings

Considering a factor

reasoning
neutral
To include something relevant in the way a decision or judgment is reached.

Examples

  • É preciso levar em conta o custo da viagem.
    We need to take into account the cost of the trip.
  • O juiz deve levar em conta todas as provas.
    The judge must take into account all the evidence.
  • Vamos levar em conta a sua opinião.
    We will take your opinion into account.
  • Ela não levou em conta o tempo de espera.
    She did not take into account the waiting time.
  • O plano leva em conta as necessidades das crianças.
    The plan takes into account the needs of children.

Similar words

Etymology

Levar means “take” and em conta means “into account”, presenting a relevant fact as part of a reckoning.

FAQ

What does levar em conta mean?

To consider a fact when making a judgment or decision.

Is levar em conta about counting numbers?

No. It means considering a fact or circumstance.

Can the verb change form?

Yes. Levou em conta refers to a past decision.

What can follow the expression?

A factor such as a cost, risk or opinion can follow it.

How is levar em conta pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /leˈvaʁ ẽ ˈkõ.tɐ/.

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