quid pro quo in Portuguese
quid pro quo in Portuguese is quiproquó — quid pro quo means a favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
quid pro quo in Portuguese
quiproquó
Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
What does "quid pro quo" mean?
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noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
"The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally."
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adjective Describing conduct in which a benefit is conditioned on something being given in return, especially where that makes it unlawful.
"The complaint alleges quid pro quo harassment by a supervisor."
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quid pro quo in a sentence
- The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally.
- He'll help you, but there's always a quid pro quo.
- The complaint alleges quid pro quo harassment by a supervisor.
- Prosecutors must show a quid pro quo, not merely a friendly relationship.
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What is "quid pro quo" in Portuguese?
"quid pro quo" in Portuguese is quiproquó. quid pro quo means: A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
How do you use "quid pro quo" in a sentence?
Example: "The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally." In Portuguese, "quid pro quo" is quiproquó.
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