Portuguese

Verb

desempenhar ‎(first-person singular present indicative desempenho, past participle desempenhado)

1. to comply or perform (a task)
2. to redeem (a pledge)
3. (film, theater) to play (a role or part)

   A sorte desempenha um importante papel na vida.‎

   Luck plays an important part in your life.

Conjugation

Synonyms

• (to perform): cumprir
• (to play): representar