o dever

duty; homework

→ o
phrase Uncommon #8,863
duty; homework Can refer to an obligation or to schoolwork/assigned exercises, depending on context.
PO: Tenho o dever de ajudar a minha família.
EN: I have a duty to help my family.

Sei que era o dever deles.

I know it was their duty.

Não posso prometer não viajar pelo deserto se o dever me obrigar.

I cannot promise not to travel through the desert if duty requires me to.

— Duna (2021)

Ajudar os mais fracos é o dever daqueles que nascem fortes.

Helping the weaker is the duty of those who are born strong.

— Demon Slayer: Mugen Train - O Filme (2020)

Os senhores têm o dever de trabalhar dia de domingo?

Are you obligated to work on Sundays?

Depois do ensaio, você vai pra casa fazer o dever, combinado?

After rehearsal, you’re going home to do your homework, okay?

— Tropa de Elite (2007)

O dever me chama.

Duty calls.

— Oh Boy (2012)

O dever social em primeiro lugar!

Social responsibility comes first!

— Braço de Diamante (1969)

Sei que era o dever delas.

I know it was their duty.

É o dever dela cuidar do irmão!

It's her duty to take care of her brother!

— O Segredo de Aman (2003)

Eu disse a Rachel que, quando o dever chama, o pai responde.

I told Rachel that when duty calls, a father answers.

— Podres de Ricos (2018)