No. 2,492 in Portuguese
contenção
"Contenção" means "restraint," "containment," or "control" in English.
In a sentence
A contenção de gastos é essencial para equilibrar o orçamento.
Expenditure containment is essential for balancing the budget.
Here, 'contenção' is used in the context of limiting or controlling expenditure, emphasizing restraint or restriction.
O governo implementou medidas de contenção contra a pandemia.
The government implemented containment measures against the pandemic.
In this example, 'contenção' refers to actions taken to restrict the spread or impact of the pandemic, showing its meaning of containment or prevention.
A construção do muro foi realizada para contenção do deslizamento de terra.
The construction of the wall was carried out for the containment of the landslide.
Here, 'contenção' is used in the sense of physical retention or restraint, illustrating its application to structural or environmental scenarios.
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