por conta de

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Portuguese

Preposition

por conta de

  1. due to; because of
    Synonyms: (less formal) por causa de, (formal) à conta de
    Não chegamos a tempo por conta da chuva.
    We didn’t arrive in time because of the rain.
  2. on (paid for by)
    Synonyms: pago por, custeado por
    Podem pedir qualquer coisa para beber, hoje é por minha conta.
    You guys can order anything to drink, today is on me.
    Por conta da casa.
    On the house.
  3. under the care of; being the responsibility of
    Synonyms: ao encargo de, sob responsabilidade de
    Essa tarefa ficou por conta do João.
    This task is John’s responsibility.