desempenharverb/dɨzẽpɨˈɲaɾ/highde·sem·pe·nharPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo fulfill, execute, or carry out a function, task, or role.He desempenha his duties with great competence.The actor desempenhou a difficult role masterfully.synperformfulfillcarry outEtymologyDo prefixo 'des-' + 'empenhar' (do latim 'impignorare').Related wordsdesempenhoempenharempenhopenhor