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tomar conta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mind noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.

Senses

tomar conta is used for these senses in English:

  • mind (chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]
  • mind To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time. [from 17th c.]
  • take control To assume control, to gain power over someone or something.

mind — full definition

  1. noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
  2. noun An opinion, intention, or attitude.
  3. verb To be bothered by or object to something.
  4. verb To look after or take care of someone or something briefly.
  5. verb To be careful about something, or to pay attention to it.

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