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incumbir

When you hear incumbir, think about who has a job or a responsibility. It's about saying someone is tasked with something, or that a duty falls on them. For example, if you say 'A responsabilidade incumbe a ele,' you mean 'The responsibility falls to him.' It's a way to talk about duties or tasks that are given to someone.

When something is incumbent upon you, it means it's your duty or responsibility. Think of it like this: if you have a job, certain tasks are incumbent upon you to complete.

It also means to entrust someone with a task. For example, a manager might entrust a project to a team member. In Portuguese, the verb is "incumbir."

When something incumbe a person, it means it's their responsibility or duty. Imagine a task that someone is entrusted with; that task incumbe them. It's about a responsibility that falls on someone's shoulders. So, if you say 'Isso incumbe a mim,' you're saying 'That is my responsibility' or 'That falls to me.' It's a formal way to express obligation.

When you reach CEFR C1 in Portuguese, you're moving beyond everyday conversations and into more nuanced and formal language. Understanding verbs like "incumbir" is key to expressing complex ideas and responsibilities. This verb allows you to talk about duties, tasks, or obligations that are formally assigned or inherently fall to someone. It's a stepping stone to speaking and writing Portuguese with greater precision and sophistication.

When we talk about something being incumbent upon someone, it means it's their responsibility or duty. For example, 'incumbe a mim garantir a segurança' means 'it's my duty to ensure safety'.

We can also use 'incumbir' to talk about entrusting a task to someone, like 'incumbiram-no de organizar o evento' which translates to 'they entrusted him with organizing the event'. It often implies a formal or important responsibility.

incumbir in 30 Sekunden

  • assign responsibility
  • be someone's duty
  • entrust a task

§ Understanding 'incumbir'

Alright, let's talk about 'incumbir'. This is a C1 verb in Portuguese, which means it's pretty advanced. It has a few related meanings, but they all circle back to the idea of responsibility or duty. Think of it as 'to entrust', 'to be incumbent upon', or 'to be someone's duty'. It's not a verb you'll hear every day in casual conversation, but it's very useful in more formal or professional contexts.

DEFINITION
To entrust, to be incumbent upon, or to be one's duty.

The verb 'incumbir' is most commonly used in its impersonal form or with a person as the indirect object. This is a key point to remember. It often expresses that a task or responsibility falls to someone.

§ 'incumbir' with a direct object (less common)

While less common, 'incumbir' can take a direct object when it means 'to entrust' something to someone. In this case, the direct object is the thing being entrusted.

O diretor incumbiu-me a tarefa.

Here, 'a tarefa' (the task) is the direct object, and 'me' is the indirect object, indicating who was entrusted. This construction is a bit more formal.

§ 'incumbir a' + indirect object (very common)

This is where 'incumbir' really shines. When something 'is incumbent upon' someone, or 'is their duty', you'll almost always see it followed by the preposition 'a' and then an indirect object (the person or entity responsible). The thing that is incumbent is usually the subject of the sentence, or implied.

A mim incumbe a responsabilidade de coordenar o projeto. (It is my responsibility to coordinate the project.)

Notice how 'a mim' (to me) is the indirect object, indicating who has the responsibility. 'A responsabilidade' (the responsibility) is the subject here. It literally means 'The responsibility is incumbent upon me.'

Ao governo incumbe garantir a segurança pública. (It is incumbent upon the government to ensure public safety.)

Here, 'ao governo' (to the government) is the indirect object. The infinitive phrase 'garantir a segurança pública' (to ensure public safety) acts as the subject that is incumbent upon the government.

§ 'incumbir-se de' (to take on the responsibility of)

When you see 'incumbir-se de', the verb becomes reflexive. This means the subject is taking the responsibility upon themselves. It's followed by the preposition 'de' and then usually a verb in the infinitive or a noun phrase, indicating what responsibility is being taken on.

Ele incumbiu-se de organizar a reunião. (He took on the responsibility of organizing the meeting.)

Here, 'ele' (he) is the subject and 'se' reflects the action back to him. 'De organizar a reunião' (of organizing the meeting) tells us what he took responsibility for.

A equipe incumbiu-se da tarefa mais difícil. (The team took on the most difficult task.)

In this case, 'da tarefa' (of the task) is the noun phrase. Remember that 'da' is the contraction of 'de' + 'a'.

§ Key takeaways for 'incumbir'

  • When 'incumbir' means 'to be incumbent upon' or 'to be one's duty', it often takes an indirect object introduced by 'a'. The thing that is the duty is usually the subject of the sentence.
  • When it means 'to entrust', it can take a direct object (the thing entrusted) and an indirect object (the person entrusted).
  • The reflexive 'incumbir-se de' means 'to take on the responsibility of' and is followed by 'de' plus a verb in the infinitive or a noun phrase.

Practice these different constructions. Pay close attention to the prepositions ('a' and 'de') as they are crucial for conveying the correct meaning. This verb adds a sophisticated touch to your Portuguese, showing a good grasp of more formal expression.

§ What "Incumbir" Means

Definition
To entrust, to be incumbent upon, or to be one's duty.

The verb "incumbir" is a handy one to know when you're talking about responsibilities, duties, or tasks that someone is assigned. It's not as common in everyday, casual conversation as some other verbs, but you'll definitely hear it in more formal settings, especially in professional or news contexts.

Think of it as assigning a specific job or responsibility to someone, or recognizing that a certain task is inherently someone's role. It carries a sense of official designation or a clear understanding of who is responsible for what.

§ Where You'll Hear "Incumbir"

You're most likely to encounter "incumbir" in three main areas: work, school, and the news. These are environments where precise language about duties and responsibilities is important.

Work

In a professional setting, "incumbir" is used to describe job responsibilities or the delegation of tasks. It's common in job descriptions, company policies, and official communications.

Ao departamento de recursos humanos incumbe a gestão de pessoal. (The human resources department is responsible for managing personnel.)

Foi-me incumbida a tarefa de organizar a reunião. (I was entrusted with the task of organizing the meeting.)

School

In academic contexts, "incumbir" can refer to the responsibilities of students, teachers, or administrators. You might see it in academic regulations, course syllabi, or official university communications.

Aos alunos incumbe o estudo diligente da matéria. (It is the students' duty to diligently study the material.)

Ao orientador incumbe supervisionar a tese. (It is the advisor's responsibility to supervise the thesis.)

News

News reports, especially those dealing with politics, legal matters, or official statements, frequently use "incumbir" to describe the responsibilities of government bodies, committees, or public figures.

À comissão parlamentar incumbe investigar as alegações. (It is the parliamentary committee's duty to investigate the allegations.)

O juiz incumbiu o promotor de apresentar as provas. (The judge charged the prosecutor with presenting the evidence.)

Understanding "incumbir" will significantly boost your comprehension of more formal Portuguese texts and conversations. Keep an eye out for it in these contexts, and you'll quickly get a feel for its use.

§ Don't Confuse with "Encarregar"

Many English speakers learning Portuguese often try to directly translate "to entrust" and end up using verbs like "encarregar" when "incumbir" is more appropriate, especially in formal contexts or when talking about duties and responsibilities. While "encarregar" can also mean "to entrust," it often implies giving a task to someone, whereas "incumbir" emphasizes the duty or responsibility that comes with that task, or that something falls upon someone as a duty.

§ Incorrect Preposition Usage

A very common mistake is using the wrong preposition after "incumbir." The verb "incumbir" most commonly takes the preposition "a" when referring to the person or entity upon whom the duty is incumbent. Failing to use "a" or using another preposition like "para" or "com" can make your sentence sound unnatural or even grammatically incorrect to native speakers.

Correct Usage
Incumbir algo a alguém.

Foi incumbido a ele a tarefa de organizar a reunião. (The task of organizing the meeting was entrusted to him.)

Here, "a ele" is crucial. Without "a," the sentence loses its correct grammatical structure.

§ Misunderstanding its Impersonal Use

"Incumbir" is frequently used impersonally, especially in legal or formal contexts, often in the third person singular. Learners sometimes struggle with this structure because it doesn't directly map to an English subject-verb structure like "it is incumbent upon..." Instead, it uses the verb directly, often with a clitic pronoun or in passive voice constructions.

Incumbe-me informar que a reunião foi cancelada. (It is my duty/incumbent upon me to inform you that the meeting has been canceled.)

Não incumbe ao governo decidir sobre questões pessoais. (It is not incumbent upon the government to decide on personal matters.)

Notice how the "-me" and "ao governo" indicate who the duty falls upon. Don't try to force a literal "it is" construction into your Portuguese sentence; embrace the impersonal structure of "incumbir."

§ Overusing it in Informal Settings

While "incumbir" is a perfectly valid and useful verb, it carries a relatively formal tone. Using it in casual conversations might sound overly stiff or even a bit pompous. For everyday situations, simpler verbs or phrases might be more natural.

  • For "giving a task": "dar uma tarefa," "pedir para fazer"
  • For "being responsible for": "ser responsável por," "cuidar de"

Instead of: Incumbe-te lavar a louça. (It is your duty to wash the dishes.)

Try: É a tua vez de lavar a louça. (It's your turn to wash the dishes.) or Tens que lavar a louça. (You have to wash the dishes.)

Choosing the right word for the right context is key to sounding like a native speaker. Reserve "incumbir" for when you truly want to convey a sense of formal duty or responsibility.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"Incumbe ao presidente garantir a segurança do país. (It is incumbent upon the president to guarantee the country's security.)"

Neutral

"Vou encarregar a Maria de organizar a festa. (I'm going to entrust Maria with organizing the party.)"

Informell

"Botei meu irmão pra fazer o jantar. (I put my brother in charge of making dinner.)"

Child friendly

"A professora deu a tarefa de colorir o desenho para o João. (The teacher gave João the task of coloring the drawing.)"

Umgangssprache

"Ele me passou o pepino de resolver esse problema. (He passed the buck to me to solve this problem.)"

Wusstest du?

The word 'incumbent' in English shares the same Latin root, meaning 'resting upon' or 'imposed as a duty'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ɪnˈkumbɪr/
US /ɪnˈkumbɪr/
The stress is on the second 'u' syllable: in-CUM-bir.
Reimt sich auf
subir curtir dormir
Häufige Fehler
  • Misplacing the stress (e.g., in-cum-BIR)
  • Not pronouncing the 'r' at the end (it's a soft 'r' sound, similar to the 'r' in 'car' in some American accents, but sometimes rolled in European Portuguese).

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

The meaning can be nuanced depending on context.

Schreiben 3/5

Requires understanding of its various uses and grammatical structures.

Sprechen 3/5

Less common in everyday speech, but useful for formal contexts.

Hören 3/5

Understanding requires attention to context due to multiple meanings.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

confiar (to trust) responsabilidade (responsibility) dever (duty)

Als Nächstes lernen

encarregar (to charge with, to entrust) competir (to be the responsibility of) atribuir (to attribute, to assign)

Fortgeschritten

delegar (to delegate) cometer (to commit, to entrust) adjudicar (to award, to adjudge)

Wichtige Grammatik

When 'incumbir' is used with an indirect object, the preposition 'a' (to) is often used before the object indicating who is being entrusted or upon whom the duty falls.

Incumbiu-me a tarefa. (He entrusted the task to me.)

'Incumbir' can be used reflexively ('incumbir-se de') to mean to take on a responsibility or duty.

Ele incumbiu-se de organizar o evento. (He took it upon himself to organize the event.)

When 'incumbir' means 'to be incumbent upon' or 'to be one's duty,' it is frequently used in the third person, often with an impersonal construction.

Incumbe a cada um zelar pela segurança. (It is everyone's duty to ensure safety.)

The verb 'incumbir' is regular for its endings in most tenses, following the pattern of -ir verbs.

Incumbo, incumbes, incumbe, incumbimos, incumbis, incumbem (Present Indicative)

In formal contexts, 'incumbir' can be followed by a subjunctive clause, especially when expressing a command, suggestion, or obligation.

Incumbe à diretoria que se resolva o problema. (It is the board's duty that the problem be resolved.)

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

O professor vai incumbir o aluno de uma tarefa.

The teacher will entrust the student with a task.

2

É preciso incumbir alguém de cuidar das plantas.

It is necessary to entrust someone to take care of the plants.

3

Incumbiu-lhe a responsabilidade de fechar a porta.

He entrusted him with the responsibility of closing the door.

4

A mim incumbe preparar o jantar hoje.

It is my duty to prepare dinner today.

5

Incumbe a ela organizar a festa.

It is incumbent upon her to organize the party.

6

Vou incumbir meu irmão de me ajudar.

I will entrust my brother to help me.

7

Incumbe a nós estudar para a prova.

It is our duty to study for the test.

8

Quem vou incumbir de ir ao mercado?

Who will I entrust to go to the market?

1

O chefe incumbiu-me de organizar a reunião.

The boss entrusted me with organizing the meeting.

2

Incumbir-se de uma tarefa é uma responsabilidade.

Taking on a task is a responsibility.

3

Incumbe a nós ajudar os outros.

It is incumbent upon us to help others.

4

A professora incumbiu a cada aluno um projeto.

The teacher assigned each student a project.

5

Incumbia-lhe a tarefa de abrir a loja todos os dias.

It was his duty to open the store every day.

6

Não se incumba de coisas que não pode fazer.

Don't take on things you can't do.

7

Incumbe à prefeitura manter a cidade limpa.

It is the city hall's duty to keep the city clean.

8

Ele foi incumbido de cuidar do jardim.

He was entrusted with taking care of the garden.

1

Incumbiu-lhe a tarefa de organizar a festa.

He entrusted him with the task of organizing the party.

Here, 'incumbir' is used with an indirect object pronoun 'lhe' (him/her).

2

Incumbe aos pais educar os filhos.

It is incumbent upon parents to educate their children.

This construction uses 'incumbe a' (it is incumbent upon) followed by the noun.

3

A mim incumbe verificar a qualidade do produto.

It's my duty to check the quality of the product.

The personal pronoun 'mim' (me) is used for emphasis.

4

Foi incumbido de liderar o projeto.

He was entrusted with leading the project.

This is the passive voice, indicating someone was given a responsibility.

5

Incumbia-me de cuidar da casa quando eles viajavam.

It was my job to take care of the house when they traveled.

Past imperfect tense of 'incumbir', showing a continuous past action.

6

A responsabilidade de gerir a equipe incumbe ao novo gerente.

The responsibility of managing the team falls to the new manager.

Similar to 'incumbe a', showing responsibility falling on someone.

7

Será incumbido de treinar os novos funcionários.

He will be entrusted with training the new employees.

Future tense of 'incumbir', indicating a future responsibility.

8

Não me incumbe decidir sobre isso.

It's not my place to decide about that.

Used in a negative sense to express that something is not one's responsibility.

1

Incumbiu-lhe a tarefa de organizar a conferência.

He entrusted her with the task of organizing the conference.

2

Incumbe a nós garantir a segurança de todos.

It is incumbent upon us to ensure everyone's safety.

3

A responsabilidade de educar os filhos incumbe aos pais.

The responsibility of educating the children falls to the parents.

4

Incumbir o trabalho a alguém de confiança é essencial.

Entrusting the work to someone trustworthy is essential.

5

Não lhe incumbe julgar as ações dos outros.

It is not your duty to judge the actions of others.

6

Incumbia ao gerente a supervisão da equipe.

The manager was responsible for supervising the team.

7

Foi-lhe incumbida a missão de representar o país.

He was entrusted with the mission of representing the country.

8

Incumbir-se de uma tarefa exige dedicação.

To take on a task requires dedication.

1

Incumbiu-lhe a tarefa de organizar a conferência anual da empresa.

He entrusted him with the task of organizing the company's annual conference.

Past tense of 'incumbir' used with an indirect object pronoun.

2

É da sua incumbência garantir a segurança de todos os participantes.

It is his responsibility to ensure the safety of all participants.

Here, 'incumbência' is the noun form of 'incumbir'.

3

A mim incumbe a responsabilidade de tomar as decisões finais.

It is my duty to make the final decisions.

Reflexive verb construction emphasizing who has the duty.

4

Ao diretor incumbe a supervisão de todos os departamentos.

The director is responsible for supervising all departments.

A more formal way to express responsibility.

5

Incumbem-lhes as negociações com os novos fornecedores.

They are tasked with the negotiations with the new suppliers.

Plural form of the verb 'incumbir' to agree with the plural subject 'negociações'.

6

Neste projeto, incumbe a cada membro da equipe uma função específica.

In this project, each team member is assigned a specific role.

The verb agrees with 'função' (singular feminine noun).

7

É importante que se incumbam de aprender as novas regras.

It is important that they take it upon themselves to learn the new rules.

Used with 'se' to emphasize a personal responsibility or task.

8

Incumbir a alguém uma tarefa significa confiar-lhe essa responsabilidade.

To entrust someone with a task means to confide that responsibility to them.

Infinitives used to define the meaning of the verb.

1

Incumbe aos pais educar os filhos.

It is the parents' duty to educate their children.

Here, 'incumbe' is used impersonally, meaning 'it is incumbent upon'.

2

O gerente incumbiu-me de organizar o evento.

The manager entrusted me with organizing the event.

'Incumbir alguém de algo' is a common construction.

3

Incumbia-lhe a tarefa de supervisionar a equipe.

The task of supervising the team fell to him/her.

Past imperfect 'incumbia' indicates a continuous or habitual duty in the past.

4

A responsabilidade de proteger o meio ambiente incumbe a todos.

The responsibility to protect the environment rests with everyone.

Similar to the first example, 'incumbe a' signifies responsibility.

5

Incumbir os novos membros de projetos desafiadores pode acelerar seu desenvolvimento.

Entrusting new members with challenging projects can accelerate their development.

Used in the infinitive here, acting as the subject of the sentence.

6

Foi incumbido de liderar a negociação.

He/She was tasked with leading the negotiation.

Used in the passive voice, 'ser incumbido de'.

7

A nós incumbe a decisão final sobre o projeto.

The final decision on the project falls to us.

Another impersonal use, emphasizing where the responsibility lies.

8

Incumbiu-se de aprender a nova língua em tempo recorde.

He/She took it upon themselves to learn the new language in record time.

'Incumbir-se de' means to take on a task or responsibility oneself.

Häufige Kollokationen

incumbir a tarefa entrust the task
incumbir a responsabilidade entrust the responsibility
incumbir o dever entrust the duty
incumbir alguém de algo entrust someone with something
incumbir-se de take on (a task/responsibility)
incumbir-me de it is my duty to
incumbir os alunos entrust the students
incumbir o diretor entrust the director
incumbir a missão entrust the mission
incumbir a função entrust the function

Häufige Phrasen

Incumbe a você decidir.

It's up to you to decide.

Incumbe ao governo garantir a segurança.

It is the government's duty to guarantee security.

Ele foi incumbido de organizar o evento.

He was entrusted with organizing the event.

Incumbir-me-ei de verificar os detalhes.

I will take it upon myself to check the details.

Incumbe a todos proteger o meio ambiente.

It is everyone's duty to protect the environment.

O professor incumbiu os alunos de uma pesquisa.

The teacher entrusted the students with a research project.

A tarefa que me incumbiram é complexa.

The task they entrusted me with is complex.

Incumbe à empresa cumprir o contrato.

It is incumbent upon the company to fulfill the contract.

Incumbe-nos a responsabilidade de educar.

The responsibility to educate falls upon us.

Não me incumbiu essa tarefa.

He did not entrust me with that task.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

incumbir vs incumbente

This is the adjective form, meaning 'incumbent' or 'resting upon'. Don't confuse it with the verb 'incumbir'.

incumbir vs incumbência

This is the noun form, meaning 'incumbency' or 'task/duty'. It refers to the duty itself, not the act of entrusting.

incumbir vs sucumbir

This word means 'to succumb' or 'to yield' and has no etymological or semantic relation to 'incumbir'.

Grammatikmuster

Verbo transitivo direto e indireto (VTD e VTI) Verbo pronominal ('incumbir-se') Uso com preposição 'a' para indicar a quem a incumbência é dada Uso no sentido de 'ser dever de' Conjugação regular da primeira conjugação Uso frequente na voz passiva

Leicht verwechselbar

incumbir vs encomendar

'Encomendar' can also mean 'to entrust' but usually refers to ordering goods or services.

While both can mean 'to entrust,' 'incumbir' emphasizes duty or responsibility, whereas 'encomendar' is more about placing an order or commission.

Eu encomendei um bolo. (I ordered a cake.) / Eu encomendei a ele a tarefa de organizar. (I entrusted him with the task of organizing.)

incumbir vs confiar

'Confiar' means 'to trust' or 'to confide,' which can sometimes overlap with the idea of entrusting someone with a task.

'Incumbir' focuses on the assignment of a duty, while 'confiar' is about the act of believing in someone or sharing secrets.

Eu confio em você. (I trust you.) / Eu confiei a ele a chave. (I entrusted him with the key.)

incumbir vs atribuir

'Atribuir' means 'to attribute' or 'to assign,' which is similar to assigning a duty.

While 'atribuir' involves assigning something, 'incumbir' specifically highlights that the assigned task becomes a duty or responsibility.

Eles atribuíram a ele a culpa. (They attributed the blame to him.) / A tarefa foi atribuída a ele. (The task was assigned to him.)

incumbir vs responsabilizar

'Responsabilizar' means 'to hold responsible' or 'to make responsible,' which is closely related to duty.

'Incumbir' is about the act of making something a duty for someone, whereas 'responsabilizar' is about holding someone accountable for something that has already happened or been assigned.

Eles vão responsabilizá-lo pelo erro. (They will hold him responsible for the error.) / A ele incumbe a responsabilidade. (The responsibility falls upon him.)

incumbir vs encarregar

'Encarregar' means 'to charge with' or 'to entrust with a task,' making it very similar to 'incumbir'.

These two are very close in meaning. 'Incumbir' often carries a slightly more formal or bureaucratic tone, emphasizing the inherent duty, while 'encarregar' is a more general term for assigning a task or responsibility.

Ele foi encarregado da segurança. (He was charged with security.) / A ele incumbe a organização do evento. (The organization of the event is his duty.)

Satzmuster

C1

Incumbir a alguém fazer algo.

Incumbe a você garantir a segurança do evento. (It is incumbent upon you to ensure the safety of the event.)

C1

Ser incumbido de algo.

Fui incumbido de organizar a reunião. (I was entrusted with organizing the meeting.)

C1

Incumbir algo a alguém.

Incumbiram a ele a tarefa de liderar o projeto. (They entrusted him with the task of leading the project.)

C1

A responsabilidade incumbia a...

A responsabilidade de tomar a decisão incumbia ao diretor. (The responsibility of making the decision was incumbent upon the director.)

C1

Incumbe-me de...

Incumbe-me de informar que a reunião foi cancelada. (It is my duty to inform you that the meeting has been canceled.)

C1

Cabe-me incumbir-te de...

Cabe-me incumbir-te de supervisionar os novos funcionários. (It is my place to entrust you with supervising the new employees.)

C1

Fazer algo que incumbia a...

Ele fez o trabalho que incumbia a outro. (He did the work that was incumbent upon another.)

C1

Ter a incumbência de...

Ela tem a incumbência de gerir as finanças. (She has the duty to manage the finances.)

So verwendest du es

Incumbir is a verb that means 'to entrust' or 'to be incumbent upon.' It's often used when talking about duties or responsibilities. You can use it in phrases like Incumbe a mim fazer isso (It is my duty to do that) or A tarefa incumbiu-lhe (The task was entrusted to him).

Häufige Fehler

A common mistake is confusing incumbir with verbs that simply mean 'to give' or 'to assign' without the strong sense of duty or responsibility. While it can imply assigning, the core meaning is about a duty falling upon someone. Another mistake is using it without the preposition 'a' when referring to the person or entity upon whom the duty falls (e.g., incumbir a alguém).

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Imagine an 'incoming' task that you are 'incumbent' to complete. 'Incumbir' sounds a bit like 'incoming bear,' so think of a bear with a 'duty' to collect berries. That task is 'entrusted' to the bear.

Visuelle Assoziation

Visualize a king 'entrusting' a royal scepter to his most loyal knight. The knight now has the 'duty' to protect the kingdom, and this task 'is incumbent upon' him.

Word Web

delegar (to delegate) confiar (to trust, to confide) responsabilidade (responsibility) dever (duty) tarefa (task)

Herausforderung

Try to use 'incumbir' in a sentence related to your daily tasks. For example: 'Incumbe-me organizar a reunião de amanhã.' (It is my duty to organize tomorrow's meeting.) Or: 'A tarefa de cuidar do jardim incumbe-lhe.' (The task of taking care of the garden is incumbent upon him/her.)

Wortherkunft

Latin 'incumbere'

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: to lie upon, lean upon, apply oneself to

Indo-European (Italic branch)

Kultureller Kontext

When speaking Portuguese, 'incumbir' often carries a formal or official tone. It's frequently used in legal, administrative, or professional contexts to denote responsibility or obligation. For instance, a job description might state what tasks are 'incumbido' to a new employee. While you might use it in everyday conversation, it usually implies a more serious or weighty duty rather than a simple request.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Formal responsibility or duty

  • Incumbe-me a tarefa de organizar a reunião.
  • It is my duty to organize the meeting. (lit. The task of organizing the meeting is incumbent upon me.)
  • A ele incumbia a responsabilidade de tomar a decisão final.
  • The responsibility to make the final decision was incumbent upon him.

Assigning a task or role

  • Vou incumbir-te de supervisionar o projeto.
  • I will entrust you with supervising the project. (lit. I will make supervising the project incumbent upon you.)
  • Foi-lhe incumbido o papel de líder da equipa.
  • He was entrusted with the role of team leader.

Legal or official obligations

  • À Câmara Municipal incumbe a gestão dos serviços públicos.
  • The Municipal Council is responsible for managing public services. (lit. The management of public services is incumbent upon the Municipal Council.)
  • Incumbe ao tribunal decidir sobre o caso.
  • It is the court's duty to decide the case.

Moral or ethical obligations

  • Incumbe a todos nós proteger o meio ambiente.
  • It is incumbent upon all of us to protect the environment.
  • Não te incumbia julgar as suas ações.
  • It was not your place to judge their actions. (lit. It was not incumbent upon you to judge their actions.)

Something that falls to someone to do (less formal)

  • Incumbe a você resolver esse problema.
  • It's up to you to solve that problem. (lit. It is incumbent upon you to solve that problem.)
  • A quem incumbe preparar o jantar hoje?
  • Whose turn is it to make dinner tonight? (lit. Upon whom is it incumbent to prepare dinner today?)

Gesprächseinstiege

"O que te incumbia fazer no teu último trabalho?"

"Na tua opinião, a quem incumbe a responsabilidade de educar as crianças?"

"Alguma vez te incumbiram uma tarefa muito difícil? Qual foi?"

"Qual é a coisa mais importante que incumbe a um bom amigo?"

"Se fosses o presidente, que responsabilidades te incumbia tratar primeiro?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Descreve uma situação em que te sentiste muito incumbido de uma responsabilidade importante. Como lidaste com isso?

Pensa em alguém que te incumbiu uma tarefa significativa. O que aprendeste com essa experiência?

Escreve sobre as responsabilidades que, na tua opinião, incumbia à tua comunidade ou governo. O que farias de diferente?

Reflete sobre as obrigações morais que te incumbem na vida quotidiana. Como as cumpres?

Imagina que te incumbia a missão de ensinar algo a alguém. O que ensinarias e porquê?

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10 Fragen

The verb 'incumbir' is conjugated like a regular -IR verb. Here's how it looks in the present tense:

Eu incumbo
Tu incumbes
Ele/Ela/Você incumbe
Nós incumbimos
Vós incumbis
Eles/Elas/Vocês incumbem

While both can mean 'to entrust,' 'incumbir' often carries a stronger sense of duty or responsibility. 'Confiar' is more general and can mean to trust someone with something, or to confide in them. Think of 'incumbir' as a more formal way to say something is someone's responsibility.

Yes, absolutely! For example, you could say: 'A tarefa de organizar o evento incumbe-me.' (The task of organizing the event falls to me / is my responsibility.)

It's not as common as, say, 'fazer' or 'ir,' but it's definitely used, especially in more formal contexts like business, law, or when discussing duties and responsibilities. You'll hear it and read it regularly.

You typically use it with a preposition. For example, 'incumbir alguém de algo' (to entrust someone with something) or 'incumbir algo a alguém' (to entrust something to someone).

Examples:
Eu incumbi a ele de fazer o relatório. (I entrusted him with doing the report.)
A segurança da empresa incumbe ao gerente. (The security of the company is the manager's duty.)

A responsabilidade de proteger o meio ambiente incumbe a todos nós. (The responsibility to protect the environment is incumbent upon all of us.) This shows that it's a duty for everyone.

Yes, the noun 'incumbência' means 'incumbency,' 'task,' or 'responsibility.' For example, 'Essa é a minha incumbência.' (That is my responsibility/duty.)

Yes, it can. When used reflexively ('incumbir-se de'), it means 'to take upon oneself' or 'to assume the responsibility for.'

Example: Ele incumbiu-se de resolver o problema. (He took it upon himself to solve the problem.)

You could say: 'Incumbe-me a tarefa de...' (The task of... is incumbent upon me / is my duty). Or, 'Incumbe-me de...' (I am entrusted with...). Remember that 'incumbe-me' literally translates to 'it is incumbent upon me.'

In the preterite (simple past), it's conjugated as follows:

Eu incumbi
Tu incumbiste
Ele/Ela/Você incumbiu
Nós incumbimos
Vós incumbistes
Eles/Elas/Vocês incumbiram

Teste dich selbst 120 Fragen

multiple choice A1

Choose the best translation for 'Ela tem que ____ o bebê.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: cuidar (to take care of)

'Incumbir' implies a responsibility, so 'cuidar' (to take care of) fits the context of caring for a baby.

multiple choice A1

Which word is similar in meaning to 'incumbir' in a simple context?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: responsabilidade (responsibility)

'Incumbir' often relates to having a duty or responsibility.

multiple choice A1

If something 'incumbe' you, what does it mean you have to do?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: You have to do it.

'Incumbir' means it is your duty or responsibility.

true false A1

If cleaning the room 'incumbe' to you, it means you should clean the room.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Correct. If it 'incumbe' to you, it means it is your responsibility.

true false A1

'Incumbir' is used when someone is having fun.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Incorrect. 'Incumbir' is related to duty or responsibility, not typically fun.

true false A1

When a task 'incumbe' to a person, that person must complete it.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Correct. If a task 'incumbe' to someone, it means it's their duty to complete it.

listening A1

I speak Portuguese.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Eu falo português.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A1

Hello, how are you?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Olá, como vai?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A1

Good morning! All good?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Bom dia! Tudo bem?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Obrigado.

Focus: o-bri-GA-do

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Por favor.

Focus: por fa-VOR

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Adeus.

Focus: a-DEUS

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Eu tenho um cachorro.

This means 'I have a dog.' The word order is common in Portuguese.

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ela gosta de café.

This means 'She likes coffee.' 'Gosta de' means 'likes'.

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Nós somos amigos.

This means 'We are friends.' 'Somos' is the verb 'to be' for 'nós'.

fill blank A2

O gerente vai ___ a tarefa a um funcionário.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbir

In this context, 'incumbir' means the manager will assign or entrust the task to an employee.

fill blank A2

Foi-me ___ a responsabilidade de organizar a festa.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbida

Here, 'incumbida' is used in the passive voice, meaning the responsibility was entrusted to me. The verb 'incumbir' conjugates to agree with 'responsabilidade' (feminine singular).

fill blank A2

É seu dever ___ de que tudo corra bem.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbir

In this sentence, 'incumbir' implies it is your duty or responsibility to ensure everything goes well. It's often used with 'de que'.

fill blank A2

A ele ___ a tarefa de abrir a loja todos os dias.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

This phrasing means 'it is incumbent upon him' or 'it is his duty'. 'Incumbe' agrees with 'a tarefa' (singular).

fill blank A2

Quem vai se ___ de fechar as janelas?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbir

When 'incumbir' is used reflexively ('incumbir-se de'), it means to take on the responsibility or to undertake something. In this context, 'Quem vai se incumbir de fechar as janelas?' means 'Who will take on the responsibility of closing the windows?'.

fill blank A2

Será que eles vão me ___ de preparar o relatório?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbir

This sentence asks if they will entrust me with the task of preparing the report. 'Incumbir' fits this meaning perfectly.

multiple choice A2

Choose the best translation for 'incumbir'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: To entrust

'Incumbir' means to entrust something to someone, or for a duty to fall upon someone.

multiple choice A2

Qual palavra significa o mesmo que 'incumbir' em um contexto de dever?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Caber

'Caber' can mean to be someone's duty, similar to 'incumbir'.

multiple choice A2

A frase 'Incumbir a tarefa a alguém' significa:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Dar a tarefa a alguém.

To 'incumbir a tarefa a alguém' means to assign or entrust the task to someone.

true false A2

A palavra 'incumbir' significa 'to run' (correr).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

No, 'incumbir' means 'to entrust' or 'to be incumbent upon', not 'to run'.

true false A2

Se algo 'incumbe a mim', significa que é minha responsabilidade.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Yes, if something 'incumbe a mim', it means it is my responsibility or duty.

true false A2

Podemos usar 'incumbir' para dizer que uma pessoa está feliz.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'Incumbir' is related to duties and responsibilities, not emotions like happiness.

listening A2

The responsibility of taking care of the garden...

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A responsabilidade de cuidar do jardim incumbe a ele.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

It is your duty to...

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbe a você fechar a porta ao sair.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

It is my duty to inform...

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Me incumbe informar os resultados da reunião.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Incumbe a ela organizar a festa.

Focus: incumbe, organizar

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

O trabalho de cozinhar me incumbe hoje.

Focus: incumbe, hoje

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Incumbe aos pais educar os filhos.

Focus: incumbe, pais, filhos

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Write a short sentence using a common Portuguese verb in the present tense, for example 'Eu como pão.' (I eat bread.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Eu bebo água. (I drink water.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Write a simple question in Portuguese, such as 'Como você está?' (How are you?)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Onde está o livro? (Where is the book?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Write a short sentence describing something you like, for example 'Eu gosto de café.' (I like coffee.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Eu gosto de música. (I like music.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A2

O que Maria gosta de fazer?

Read this passage:

Maria gosta de ler livros. Ela tem muitos livros em casa. Seu livro favorito é sobre viagens. Maria quer viajar um dia.

O que Maria gosta de fazer?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Gosta de ler livros.

The first sentence states 'Maria gosta de ler livros.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Gosta de ler livros.

The first sentence states 'Maria gosta de ler livros.'

reading A2

Onde João trabalha?

Read this passage:

João trabalha em um escritório. Ele usa um computador para seu trabalho. João começa a trabalhar às nove da manhã e termina às cinco da tarde.

Onde João trabalha?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Em um escritório.

The first sentence states 'João trabalha em um escritório.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Em um escritório.

The first sentence states 'João trabalha em um escritório.'

reading A2

O que Ana e Pedro fazem nos fins de semana?

Read this passage:

Ana e Pedro são amigos. Eles vão ao parque nos fins de semana. Eles jogam futebol e conversam. Eles gostam de passar tempo juntos.

O que Ana e Pedro fazem nos fins de semana?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Vão ao parque.

The second sentence states 'Eles vão ao parque nos fins de semana.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Vão ao parque.

The second sentence states 'Eles vão ao parque nos fins de semana.'

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A mãe incumbe o filho de cuidar do irmão.

This sentence means 'The mother entrusts the son with taking care of his brother.'

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbe a você fazer o jantar hoje.

This sentence means 'It's up to you to make dinner today.' or 'It's your duty to make dinner today.'

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ele foi incumbido de organizar a festa.

This sentence means 'He was entrusted with organizing the party.'

multiple choice B1

Choose the best translation for 'incumbir' in this sentence: 'Incumbe-me a tarefa de organizar a festa.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: I am responsible for organizing the party.

'Incumbir' implies a responsibility or duty. 'Incumbe-me' means 'it is my duty' or 'I am tasked with'.

multiple choice B1

Which word is a synonym for 'incumbir' when talking about duties?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: atribuir (to assign)

'Atribuir' also means to assign a task or responsibility, similar to 'incumbir'.

multiple choice B1

Completa a frase: 'A responsabilidade de cuidar do jardim ___ ao zelador.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

The verb 'incumbir' fits here, meaning the responsibility 'falls upon' or 'is entrusted to' the caretaker.

true false B1

If something 'incumbe a você', it means you are free from that responsibility.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

No, if something 'incumbe a você', it means that responsibility is yours, it's incumbent upon you.

true false B1

The phrase 'Incumbe ao governo garantir a segurança dos cidadãos' means the government is responsible for ensuring citizen safety.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Yes, this statement is correct. 'Incumbe ao governo' means it is the government's duty or responsibility.

true false B1

You can use 'incumbir' to talk about a fun hobby you choose to do, like 'Incumbe-me jogar futebol'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

No, 'incumbir' is used for duties or responsibilities, not for hobbies or voluntary activities. You would say 'Gosto de jogar futebol' (I like to play football).

writing B1

You are organizing a team project at work. Write a short email to a colleague, delegating a specific task and using a form of 'incumbir'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Olá [Nome do Colega], Espero que estejas bem. No nosso projeto de equipe, quero incumbir-te da tarefa de pesquisar e compilar os dados para a nossa apresentação. Acredito na tua capacidade para esta responsabilidade. Por favor, avisa-me se tiveres alguma dúvida. Obrigado, [Teu Nome]

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

Imagine you are writing a notice for a community event. Explain that a certain task (e.g., setting up chairs) 'is incumbent upon' the volunteers. Use a form of 'incumbir'.

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Sample answer

Atenção Voluntários! Para o sucesso do evento de amanhã, incumbe a todos os voluntários a tarefa de montar as cadeiras e arrumar o salão antes das 9h. A vossa colaboração é fundamental. Obrigado pela vossa ajuda! Atenciosamente, A Organização do Evento

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

You are describing a historical role or duty. Write a sentence explaining that a specific responsibility 'was entrusted' to someone in the past. Use a form of 'incumbir'.

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Sample answer

Ao chefe da aldeia incumbia a responsabilidade de tomar todas as decisões importantes para a comunidade e garantir a segurança de todos os seus membros.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading B1

De acordo com o texto, qual é uma das responsabilidades fundamentais dos gerentes?

Read this passage:

Em muitas empresas, incumbe aos gerentes garantir que suas equipes cumpram os prazos. É uma responsabilidade fundamental para o sucesso dos projetos. Se um prazo não for cumprido, pode haver consequências negativas para a empresa e para a equipe.

De acordo com o texto, qual é uma das responsabilidades fundamentais dos gerentes?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Garantir que as equipes cumpram os prazos.

O texto afirma claramente que 'incumbe aos gerentes garantir que suas equipes cumpram os prazos'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Garantir que as equipes cumpram os prazos.

O texto afirma claramente que 'incumbe aos gerentes garantir que suas equipes cumpram os prazos'.

reading B1

O que incumbe aos pais, segundo o texto?

Read this passage:

Quando você se torna pai ou mãe, incumbe-lhe a tarefa de educar e cuidar dos seus filhos. Essa é uma das maiores responsabilidades da vida, exigindo dedicação e amor constantes. É um papel que molda o futuro dos seus filhos.

O que incumbe aos pais, segundo o texto?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Educar e cuidar dos filhos.

O texto diz que 'incumbe-lhe a tarefa de educar e cuidar dos seus filhos' quando se torna pai ou mãe.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Educar e cuidar dos filhos.

O texto diz que 'incumbe-lhe a tarefa de educar e cuidar dos seus filhos' quando se torna pai ou mãe.

reading B1

Qual era a principal responsabilidade do síndico, de acordo com o texto?

Read this passage:

Ao síndico do condomínio incumbia a administração de todos os assuntos financeiros e a manutenção das áreas comuns. Era um trabalho que exigia muita organização e comunicação com os moradores. Ele era o principal responsável pelo bem-estar do condomínio.

Qual era a principal responsabilidade do síndico, de acordo com o texto?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Administrar as finanças e manter as áreas comuns.

O texto afirma que 'Ao síndico do condomínio incumbia a administração de todos os assuntos financeiros e a manutenção das áreas comuns'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Administrar as finanças e manter as áreas comuns.

O texto afirma que 'Ao síndico do condomínio incumbia a administração de todos os assuntos financeiros e a manutenção das áreas comuns'.

multiple choice B2

Choose the best translation for 'incumbir' in this sentence: 'A responsabilidade de educar os filhos incumbe aos pais.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: to be the duty of

In this context, 'incumbe aos pais' means it is the parents' duty or responsibility.

multiple choice B2

Qual das seguintes frases usa 'incumbir' corretamente?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbiu-me de organizar o evento.

The verb 'incumbir' is often used with a pronoun indicating who is being entrusted with a task. 'Incumbiu-me' means 'he/she entrusted me'. The sentence 'A ele incumbe a decisão final' is also correct, meaning 'The final decision is incumbent upon him.' However, the other options show incorrect usage.

multiple choice B2

Which verb is a synonym for 'incumbir' when meaning 'to entrust'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Delegar

'Delegar' means to delegate or entrust a task to someone else, which is a close synonym for 'incumbir' in that sense.

true false B2

Se algo 'incumbe a você', significa que você tem a responsabilidade de fazê-lo.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

If something 'incumbe a você', it means it is your responsibility or duty to do it.

true false B2

A frase 'Incumbir-lhe-ei esta missão' significa que você não será responsável por essa missão.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'Incumbir-lhe-ei esta missão' means 'I will entrust this mission to you,' indicating you *will* be responsible.

true false B2

Você pode usar 'incumbir' para expressar que você gostou de uma tarefa.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'Incumbir' relates to responsibility or duty, not personal enjoyment of a task.

listening B2

He entrusted me with organizing the meeting.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbiu-me de organizar a reunião.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

It is our responsibility to take on the duty of protecting the environment.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: É nossa responsabilidade incumbir-nos de proteger o meio ambiente.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

The task of leading the project will fall to a new manager.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A tarefa de liderar o projeto incumbirá a um novo gerente.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Incumbiu-lhe a missão de negociar a paz.

Focus: incumbiu-lhe

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Incumbia ao diretor garantir a segurança dos alunos.

Focus: incumbia

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Será que me incumbirão de tal responsabilidade?

Focus: incumbirão

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Write a sentence using 'incumbir' to express that it is someone's duty to complete a task.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Incumbe a cada cidadão zelar pelo bem-estar da comunidade.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Describe a situation where a responsibility is 'incumbida' to a team member.

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Sample answer

Foi incumbido ao gerente de projetos garantir que a entrega fosse feita no prazo.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Formulate a question using 'incumbir' about who is responsible for a particular action.

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Sample answer

A quem incumbe a decisão final neste caso?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading B2

De acordo com o texto, quem é responsável pela educação das novas gerações?

Read this passage:

A tarefa de educar as novas gerações incumbe a toda a sociedade, não apenas aos pais. É um esforço coletivo que visa formar cidadãos conscientes e preparados para o futuro. Escolas, famílias e o governo devem trabalhar em conjunto para alcançar esse objetivo.

De acordo com o texto, quem é responsável pela educação das novas gerações?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A sociedade como um todo.

O texto afirma que 'incumbe a toda a sociedade', indicando que a responsabilidade é coletiva.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A sociedade como um todo.

O texto afirma que 'incumbe a toda a sociedade', indicando que a responsabilidade é coletiva.

reading B2

Qual das seguintes afirmações está correta, segundo o texto?

Read this passage:

No contrato de trabalho, incumbe ao empregador fornecer um ambiente seguro e as ferramentas necessárias para o desempenho das funções. Ao empregado, incumbe cumprir as suas obrigações e respeitar as normas da empresa.

Qual das seguintes afirmações está correta, segundo o texto?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: O empregador deve garantir um ambiente de trabalho seguro.

O texto diz explicitamente que 'incumbe ao empregador fornecer um ambiente seguro'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: O empregador deve garantir um ambiente de trabalho seguro.

O texto diz explicitamente que 'incumbe ao empregador fornecer um ambiente seguro'.

reading B2

Qual é a principal responsabilidade do líder da equipe mencionada no texto?

Read this passage:

Em um projeto de grande escala, incumbe ao líder da equipe delegar as tarefas de forma eficiente e motivar os membros. A comunicação clara é fundamental para que todos saibam o que lhes incumbe fazer.

Qual é a principal responsabilidade do líder da equipe mencionada no texto?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Delegar tarefas e motivar a equipe.

O texto afirma que 'incumbe ao líder da equipe delegar as tarefas de forma eficiente e motivar os membros'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Delegar tarefas e motivar a equipe.

O texto afirma que 'incumbe ao líder da equipe delegar as tarefas de forma eficiente e motivar os membros'.

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ele incumbiu-me de gerenciar o projeto

This sentence means 'He entrusted me with managing the project.' The verb 'incumbir' is used here to show responsibility being given.

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbe a você cuidar do animal

This translates to 'It is your duty to take care of the animal.' It highlights responsibility.

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbe aos professores garantir a qualidade do ensino

This means 'It is incumbent upon teachers to ensure the quality of education.' It's about their professional duty.

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O gerente decidiu ___ o projeto mais desafiador à nova equipe.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbir

The verb 'incumbir' in the infinitive fits the sentence structure, meaning 'to entrust'.

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A tarefa de educar os filhos ___ aos pais.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

The third person singular present tense 'incumbe' agrees with 'a tarefa' (the task) as the subject, meaning 'it is incumbent upon'.

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Foi-me ___ a responsabilidade de organizar o evento.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbida

As 'responsabilidade' is feminine, the past participle 'incumbida' (entrusted) agrees in gender.

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A ela ___ a supervisão de todos os departamentos.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

The third person singular present tense 'incumbe' correctly reflects 'it is incumbent upon her'.

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Sempre ___ a mim garantir a segurança da equipe.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbia

The imperfect tense 'incumbia' (it was incumbent upon) suggests a continuous or habitual duty in the past.

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É preciso ___ as novas gerações da importância da sustentabilidade.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbir

Following 'é preciso' (it is necessary to), the infinitive 'incumbir' is used, meaning 'to entrust'.

multiple choice C1

Qual das frases a seguir usa 'incumbir' corretamente para significar 'ser responsabilidade de alguém'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbiu-lhe a tarefa de organizar o evento.

'Incumbir' neste contexto significa atribuir uma responsabilidade. A frase correta mostra a atribuição de uma tarefa a alguém.

multiple choice C1

Se algo 'incumbe a' uma pessoa, o que isso significa?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: É dever ou responsabilidade da pessoa.

Quando algo 'incumbe a' uma pessoa, indica que é uma obrigação ou um dever dela.

multiple choice C1

Qual é o sinônimo mais próximo de 'incumbir' no contexto de 'atribuir uma tarefa'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Delegar

Delegar significa confiar uma tarefa a outra pessoa, o que é um sentido muito próximo de 'incumbir'.

true false C1

A frase 'Incumbiu ao diretor a decisão final' está correta para indicar que a decisão final era responsabilidade do diretor.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Sim, a frase está gramaticalmente correta e usa 'incumbir' para expressar que a responsabilidade da decisão final cabia ao diretor.

true false C1

É correto usar 'incumbir' para se referir a guardar um objeto em um lugar específico, como 'incumbir o livro na prateleira'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Não, 'incumbir' não é usado para indicar a ação de guardar um objeto. Seu significado está relacionado a deveres e responsabilidades.

true false C1

A expressão 'incumbir-se de' significa assumir a responsabilidade por algo.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Correto, 'incumbir-se de' é uma forma reflexiva que significa tomar para si a incumbência ou responsabilidade por algo.

listening C1

The verb 'incumbir' in the past tense, meaning 'entrusted.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbiu-lhe a tarefa de supervisionar o projeto.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C1

'Incumbência' is the noun form of 'incumbir,' meaning 'responsibility' or 'duty.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: É da sua incumbência garantir a segurança de todos.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C1

Listen for 'incumbe,' the present tense of 'incumbir,' meaning 'to be incumbent upon.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A quem incumbe a decisão final neste assunto?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Incumbe-me informar-lhe sobre as novas diretrizes.

Focus: in-coom-bee-me

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Foi-lhe incumbida a gestão da equipe de inovação.

Focus: foo-ee-lye in-coom-bee-duh

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

A responsabilidade de proteger o meio ambiente incumbe a todos nós.

Focus: in-coom-bee ah toh-doz nohs

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Foi-lhe ___ a tarefa de organizar o evento.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbida

The verb 'incumbir' in this context is used reflexively with 'ser', indicating that the task 'a tarefa' (feminine singular) was entrusted to her, thus requiring the feminine singular past participle 'incumbida'.

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A ele ___ a responsabilidade de gerir a equipe.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

Here, 'incumbe' is the third-person singular present tense of 'incumbir', meaning 'it is incumbent upon him' or 'it is his duty' to manage the team. The subject 'a responsabilidade' (the responsibility) determines the singular form.

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A nós, cidadãos, ___ o dever de proteger o meio ambiente.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

Even though 'nós' (we) is plural, the verb 'incumbir' agrees with the singular subject 'o dever' (the duty), meaning 'it is incumbent upon us' or 'it is our duty'.

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Ele se sentiu ___ de informar a verdade, não importa o quão difícil fosse.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbido

The past participle 'incumbido' is used here to describe the state of feeling that something was entrusted to him. Since 'ele' (he) is masculine singular, 'incumbido' is the correct form.

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Sua função ___ a de garantir a segurança dos dados.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

In this construction, 'incumbe' is used impersonally or with an implied subject (such as 'it'). It means 'it falls to his function' or 'his function entails' the duty of ensuring data security. The verb agrees with 'sua função' (his function), which is singular.

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Aos pais ___ a educação dos filhos.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: incumbe

Similar to previous examples, the verb 'incumbe' agrees with the singular subject 'a educação' (the education), meaning 'it is incumbent upon the parents' or 'the education of the children falls to the parents'.

multiple choice C2

Qual das frases a seguir usa 'incumbir' corretamente para indicar responsabilidade ou dever?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A tarefa de organizar o evento incumbe a mim.

O verbo 'incumbir' é frequentemente usado com a preposição 'a' para indicar a quem a responsabilidade é atribuída. 'Incumbe a mim' significa 'it is incumbent upon me' or 'it is my duty'.

multiple choice C2

Assinale a opção em que 'incumbir' significa 'confiar uma tarefa' a alguém.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A chefia incumbiu-me de supervisionar o novo projeto.

Neste contexto, 'incumbir' é usado transitivamente para indicar que a chefia confiou a tarefa de supervisionar o projeto ao falante.

multiple choice C2

Qual sinônimo melhor substitui 'incumbe' na frase: 'A ele incumbe a decisão final sobre o assunto'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: compete

'Compete' é um sinônimo próximo de 'incumbir' quando se refere a ser a responsabilidade ou dever de alguém. 'A ele compete a decisão final' tem o mesmo sentido de 'a ele incumbe a decisão final'.

true false C2

A frase 'Incumbe ao governo garantir a segurança dos cidadãos' está correta e usa 'incumbir' no sentido de 'ser o dever de'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Sim, a frase está correta. É dever e responsabilidade do governo garantir a segurança, então o uso de 'incumbir' aqui é apropriado.

true false C2

É correto dizer 'Eu incumbi que ele fizesse a lição de casa' para expressar que você confiou a ele a tarefa de fazer a lição de casa.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Não, a construção correta seria 'Eu incumbi-o de fazer a lição de casa' ou 'Eu o incumbi de fazer a lição de casa'. 'Incumbir' é transitivo direto e indireto neste uso.

true false C2

Quando 'incumbir' é usado no sentido de 'ser da competência de', ele geralmente aparece com um pronome oblíquo como 'me', 'te', 'lhe', 'nos', 'vos', 'lhes' ou a preposição 'a'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Correto. Essa é uma das construções comuns para 'incumbir' quando se refere a algo que é da competência ou dever de alguém, por exemplo, 'incumbe-me', 'incumbe-lhe', ou 'incumbe a ele'.

sentence order C2

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A empresa incumbiu o gerente de supervisionar o projeto.

This sentence structure is common when using 'incumbir' to mean 'to entrust'. The company entrusted the manager with supervising the project.

sentence order C2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Incumbia-lhe a tarefa de garantir a segurança de todos.

Here, 'incumbia-lhe' means 'it was incumbent upon him' or 'it was his duty'. The task of ensuring everyone's safety was incumbent upon him.

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Foi incumbido de investigar as causas do acidente.

This is the passive voice of 'incumbir', meaning 'he was tasked with' or 'it was his duty to'. He was tasked with investigating the causes of the accident.

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