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dar um show

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Literally, to give a show.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈda(ɾ) ˈũ ˈʃow/ [ˈda(ɾ) ˈũ ˈʃoʊ̯]

Verb

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dar um show (first-person singular present dou um show, first-person singular preterite dei um show, past participle dado um show)

  1. (Brazil, colloquial, idiomatic) to make a scene
    Synonyms: (Portugal) fazer uma cena, fazer drama
  2. (Brazil, literal, of an entertainer) to perform
    O cantor deu um show na cidade ontem.
    The singer performed in the city yesterday.

Conjugation

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