to sort out; to settle (a matter), to settle things with someone, to settle; to sort out, to get right; to get the correct result, to hit (a target)
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| Third | — | acertaram |
Nobendu disse que o irmão veio para acertar o negócio da casa.
Nobendu said that his brother came to settle the house deal.
— Piku (2015)
Julie, posso acertar sua maquiagem agora?
Julie, can I fix your makeup now?
— A Noite Americana (1973)
Sai mais barato acertar com vocês do que entregar na mão do advogado.
It's cheaper to sort things out with you than to get a lawyer involved.
— Carandiru (2003)
Achei melhor deixar isso e acertar ele na rua.
I thought it was better to leave it and settle things with him in the street.
— Carandiru (2003)
Vamos acertar com os de Uljin mesmo.
We'll go ahead and finalize the deal with the ones from Uljin.
— Broker - Uma Nova Chance (2022)
Está planejando acertar a cabeça da mulher com isso?
Are you planning on hitting the woman in the head with that?
— O Orfanato (2007)
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| Third | — | acertaram |
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Se eu acertar, tem que me colocar no jogo.
If I get it right, you have to put me in the game.
— Um Cabra Bom de Bola (2026)
Tentei acertar a bola, mas não consegui.
I tried to hit the ball, but I couldn't.
Como ela foi capaz de acertar bem na mosca?
How was she able to hit the bullseye so perfectly?
— O Hospedeiro (2006)