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See also: želář

Portuguese

Etymology

From zelo (zeal) + -ar, or from Late Latin zēlāre, from Ancient Greek ζήλος (zḗlos, zeal; jealousy).

Pronunciation

 
 

  • Hyphenation: ze‧lar

Verb

zelar (first-person singular present zelo, first-person singular preterite zelei, past participle zelado)

  1. to devotedly take care of something
    O leitor zela seus livros.
    The reader takes care of his book.
  2. to ensure that something takes place or exists
    Synonym: garantir
    Zelo pela boa educação.
    I ensure that there is politeness.
    A polícia zela pela ordem.
    The police ensures order.

Conjugation

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Romanian

Etymology

From za + -ar.

Noun

zelar n (plural zelare)

  1. chain mail

Declension

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