dispensar

Senses

1. 1.

   to dismiss, to excuse

   to allow someone to leave or not participate in something

2. 2.

   to fire, to lay off

   to terminate someone's employment

3. 3.

   to dispense with, to do without

   to not need or require something

4. 4.

   to give, to bestow

   to provide attention, treatment, or care to someone

Examples

• "O professor dispensou os alunos mais cedo hoje."

  The teacher dismissed the students early today.

• "A empresa dispensou vários funcionários devido à crise."

  The company laid off several employees due to the crisis.

• "Posso dispensar sua ajuda, obrigado."

  I can do without your help, thank you.

Usage

Common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with "de" (dispensar de algo = to excuse from something). The expression "dispenso comentários" means "no comment needed" or "it speaks for itself." Can also mean to grant/give (e.g., "dispensar atenção" = to give attention).