Usages of acabar por
Tentamos contornar a ponte em obras, mas acabámos por ficar perdidos.
We tried to go around the bridge under construction, but we ended up getting lost.
Eu acabo por aprender com cada erro.
I end up learning from every mistake.
Quem estuda com calma acaba por aprender até as partes mais difíceis.
Whoever studies calmly ends up learning even the hardest parts.
Se a aplicação me distrair demasiado, eu acabo por a desinstalar sem pena.
If the app distracts me too much, I end up uninstalling it without regret.
Se a aplicação me distrair demasiado, eu acabo por desinstalá-la.
If the app distracts me too much, I end up uninstalling it.
Era para irmos de comboio, mas acabámos por ir de carro porque o Pedro queria levar a bagagem toda na bagageira.
We were supposed to go by train, but we ended up going by car because Pedro wanted to take all the luggage in the trunk.
Comprei um croissant para a viagem, mas acabei por o guardar para depois do almoço.
I bought a croissant for the trip, but I ended up saving it for after lunch.
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