This is the 4445th most frequent Portuguese word.
calcular
To calculate; to compute or determine mathematically.
Here, the word 'calcular' is used to mean determining a numerical result by performing mathematical operations regarding monthly expenses.
Eu preciso calcular o total das despesas do mês.
I need to calculate the total monthly expenses.
In this scenario, 'calcular' involves estimating or determining a period required for completing a task, not strictly using mathematical methods but an educated approximation.
Eles tentaram calcular o tempo necessário para terminar o trabalho.
They tried to calculate the time needed to finish the work.
This usage of 'calcular' refers to computing a measurable quantity such as distance, which may involve spatial determination methods.