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dar buena cuenta de
Language:
es
1.
Spain
Latin America
neutral
To consume or finish something completely, especially food or drink.
2.
Spain
Latin America
neutral
formal
military
To deal with, defeat, or dispose of decisively; to take care of an opponent, obstacle, or task effectively.
3.
Spain
Latin America
neutral
formal
To give a clear, satisfactory account of one's actions; to account for or justify conduct.
Examples:
ES:
No si puede dar buena cuenta de todos sus actos.
EN:
Not if he's prepared to give a full account of his actions.
ES:
Esa gentuza del Payor intentará dar buena cuenta de usted.
EN:
Those Payor scum will try to check your references.
ES:
Señor... el Prometeo y nuestra flota de 302 pueden dar buena cuenta de ellas.
EN:
Sir, Prometheus and our fleet of 302s can give them a run for their money.
ES:
Señor, el Prometeo y nuestra flota de 302 pueden dar buena cuenta de ellas
EN:
Sir, Prometheusand our fleet of 302s can give him a run for their money.
ES:
Sólo quería decir, pase lo que pase, ustedes saben que pueden confiar en la vieja división para dar buena cuenta de sí mismo.
EN:
Just wanted to say, whatever happens, you know you can rely on the old division to give a good account of itself.
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