This is the 12142nd most frequent Portuguese word.
represadas
"Represadas" means "dammed" or "impounded," referring to water that is held back by a dam.
In this sentence, 'represadas' is used to describe water being physically contained or stored, typically by means of an artificial barrier.
As águas do rio foram represadas para formar uma barragem.
The river waters were dammed to form a reservoir.
Here, 'represadas' metaphorically describes emotions being suppressed or held back, akin to water behind a dam.
Em uma discussão longa, as emoções podem acabar sendo represadas.
In a lengthy discussion, emotions can end up being bottled up.
In this context, 'represadas' is used to metaphorically express ideas being hindered or restricted by external factors.