Usages of pela
O contrato do novo apartamento foi assinado ontem pela minha irmã.
The contract for the new apartment was signed yesterday by my sister.
A mudança foi organizada pela Ana com muita antecedência.
The move was organized by Ana well in advance.
O bolo foi colocado no forno pela minha mãe, e ficou pronto em vinte minutos.
The cake was put in the oven by my mother, and it was ready in twenty minutes.
A lista foi feita pela minha mãe, então foi fácil comprar tudo.
The list was made by my mother, so it was easy to buy everything.
O carregador foi trocado pela técnica.
The charger was replaced by the technician.
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