lidar com
/liˈda(ʁ) kõ/word by word
To deal with in Portuguese is lidar com.
lidar com is used to express confronting or overcoming difficulties, whether they involve people or complex situations.
Meaning: confront or overcome any difficulties presented by (verb)
Which one should you use?
While lidar com is used for managing situations or people, the phrase tratar de is often used when the focus is specifically on taking care of a certain task or matter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb lidar is intransitive and requires the preposition com to connect to an object. To express the continuous action of 'dealing with', use the gerund form lidando com.
How do you pronounce it?
/liˈda(ʁ) kõ/
Did you know?
- The verb lidar is a close relative of the Spanish verb lidiar, which specifically refers to the act of bullfighting.
- The word lidar has its roots in a legal dispute. It stems from the Latin word lītigāre, which means 'to dispute' or 'to quarrel'.
- Using lidar com to describe a person often implies that the person is difficult or taxing to be around.
Examples in context
- Você vai lidar comigo!You'll have me to deal with!This sentence shows how to use lidar com when referring to a person.Tatoeba #8206946 by josivangoncalves, translation #8206941 by josivangoncalves
- Nós podemos lidar com isto.We can deal with this.This sentence demonstrates using lidar com to express ability to handle a thing.Tatoeba #870643 by alexmarcelo, translation #870644 by CK
- Não sei como lidar com o Tom.I don't know how to deal with Tom.This sentence shows how to express uncertainty regarding how to lidar com a specific person.Tatoeba #7347429 by Ricardo14, translation #3619230 by CK
- Eu me viro, não se preocupe.I'll deal with it, don't worry
- Você terá que se virar com isso sozinho.You'll have to deal with that on your own
- Eu resolvo isso, sem problema.I'll deal with it, no problem
- Você tem que resolver a sua própria confusão.You have to deal with your own mess
- Eu não consigo lidar com esse estresse agora.I can't deal with this stress right now
- Meu gerente sabe lidar com clientes difíceis.My manager knows how to deal with difficult clients.
- Ana, você pode resolver esse problema?Ana, can you deal with this problem?
- Precisamos de alguém para cuidar dessa questão delicada de forma adequada.We need someone to handle this delicate matter properly.
- Eu me viro, não se preocupe comigo.I'll figure it out, don't worry about me.
- Eles não conseguiram lidar com a pressão, então desistiram.They couldn't deal with the pressure, so they quit.
- Eu lidei com a situação.I dealt with the situation
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Beatriz are talking about their heavy workload at the office.
- RodrigoBeatriz, como você vai lidar com tanto trabalho?Beatriz, how are you going to deal with so much work?
- BeatrizEu vou ter que lidar com isso aos poucos.I'll have to deal with it bit by bit.
- RodrigoVocê precisa de ajuda com os relatórios?Do you need help with the reports?
- BeatrizSim, por favor, Rodrigo.Yes, please, Rodrigo.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (lidar, com) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries com, lidar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
