dar satisfação

Portuguese

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Etymology

Literally, to give satisfaction.

Verb

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

  1. to justify (one's supposed or actual wrongdoings), to explain oneself
    Quem disse que eu preciso te dar satisfação!?
    Who says I need to explain myself to you!?
  2. to be accountable (for one's actions)
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dar,‎ satisfação.

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