contenção

This is the 2492nd most frequent Portuguese word.


contenção

"Contenção" means "restraint," "containment," or "control" in English.


Here, 'contenção' is used in the context of limiting or controlling expenditure, emphasizing restraint or restriction.

A contenção de gastos é essencial para equilibrar o orçamento.

Expenditure containment is essential for balancing the budget.


In this example, 'contenção' refers to actions taken to restrict the spread or impact of the pandemic, showing its meaning of containment or prevention.

O governo implementou medidas de contenção contra a pandemia.

The government implemented containment measures against the pandemic.


Here, 'contenção' is used in the sense of physical retention or restraint, illustrating its application to structural or environmental scenarios.

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.