zelar

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Portuguese

Etymology

Zelo (“zeal”) +‎ -ar, or from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Late Latin zēlō, zēlāre, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ζήλος (zḗlos, “zeal; jealousy”).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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  1. to devotedly take care of something
    O leitor zela seus livros.
    The reader takes care of his book.
  2. to ensure that something takes place or exists
    Zelo pela boa educação.
    I ensure that there is politeness.
    A polícia zela pela ordem.
    The police ensures order.

Conjugation

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Synonyms

  • (to ensure that something takes place or exists): garantir

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