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dar cuenta de

to account for; to report on

→ dar
phrase Very common #1,626
to account for; to report on This non-reflexive form is used for explaining or accounting for something. The reflexive form, darse cuenta de, is the common expression meaning “to realize.”
SP: El gerente debe dar cuenta de cada gasto.
EN: The manager must account for every expense.

Algún día te vas a dar cuenta de la importancia de ahorrar.

One day you'll realize the importance of saving.

Puedo dar cuenta de cada rublo, si lo deseas.

I can account for every ruble, if you wish.

— Elena (2011)

No puedo dar cuenta de lo que ha ocurrido.

I cannot account for what has happened.

Tienes que dar cuenta de tu ausencia.

You have to account for your absence.