arcar

Senses

1. 1.

   to bear, to shoulder, to assume

   to take on responsibility for something, especially costs or consequences

2. 2.

   to arch, to bend

   to form or cause to form an arch or curve (less common)

Examples

• "A empresa vai arcar com todas as despesas da viagem."

  The company will bear all the travel expenses.

• "Não posso arcar com as consequências dos seus erros."

  I can't shoulder the consequences of your mistakes.

• "Ele arcou com os custos do tratamento médico do pai."

  He assumed the costs of his father's medical treatment.

Usage

Most commonly used with the preposition "com" in the expression "arcar com" (to bear/assume). Frequently collocates with "custos," "despesas," "consequências," and "responsabilidade." It's a somewhat formal register verb, typical of written or professional contexts.