Sentence examples of "tomará conta" in Portuguese
Enquanto eles estavam fora no feriado, seus vizinhos tomaram conta do cachorro.
While they were away on holiday, their neighbours looked after the dog.
O orgulho nacional se conta entre aquelas coisas que não entendo.
National pride counts among those things which I don't understand.
Não posso subir as escadas por conta própria. Eu estou velho e preciso de um elevador.
I cannot go up the stairs by myself. I'm old and I need an elevator.
Está por conta dos pais ensinar aos seus filhos bons modos.
It is up to parents to teach their children manners.
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