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Dar um jeito

Literal meaning: "Give a way"

To find a way / Figure it out (Brazil)

dar oom ZHAY-to

What does it mean?

Dar um jeito is one of the most culturally Brazilian expressions. It means to find a way or figure it out — often creatively. The concept of jeitinho brasileiro is embedded in the culture.

How to use it

Works in casual and professional settings. Very natural and culturally meaningful.

Example sentences

We will figure it out.

A gente dá um jeito.

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Beleza

Great / Beautiful / All good (Brazil)

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All good / How are you (Brazil)

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A gente

We / Us (informal Brazil)

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