C1 Expression Neutral

Dar-se por vencido

To give up

Practice it

Meaning

To stop trying to achieve something because one feels unable to succeed.

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Cultural Background

Used often in sports commentary.

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Reflexive

Don't forget the 'se'.

Meaning

To stop trying to achieve something because one feels unable to succeed.

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Reflexive

Don't forget the 'se'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Ele finalmente ____ por vencido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se deu

Needs the reflexive pronoun.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

Ele finalmente ____ por vencido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se deu

Needs the reflexive pronoun.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral.

Related Phrases

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Jogar a toalha

synonym

To give up

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