work out
verbHave a satisfactory outcome or function as intended.
- dar certo
Portuguese pattern: algo dá certo.
I hope the interview goes well.
Espero que a entrevista dê certo.
We changed the time, and it worked out.
Mudamos o horário, e deu certo.
work out
verbDo physical exercise.
- exercitar
Dar certo means work out successfully; exercitar-se describes physical exercise.
She likes to work out in the morning.
Ela gosta de se exercitar de manhã.
work out
verbFind a solution to a problem or difficulty.
- resolver
Resolver covers solving; dar certo covers a successful outcome; exercitar-se covers physical exercise.
Let's work this out together.
Vamos resolver isso juntos.
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