No. 2,239 in Portuguese
suspensão
Suspensão: Suspension; the act of stopping or delaying something temporarily.
In a sentence
A suspensão das aulas foi anunciada devido à queda de energia.
The suspension of classes was announced due to the power outage.
Here, 'suspensão' signifies a temporary cessation or halt, referring to stopping classes temporarily.
O mecânico verificou a suspensão do carro antes de iniciar o conserto.
The mechanic checked the car's suspension before starting the repairs.
Here, 'suspensão' refers to the mechanical system of a vehicle designed to manage the vehicle's weight and absorb road irregularities.
A suspensão do jogador foi decidida após a análise da conduta em campo.
The player's suspension was decided after reviewing conduct on the field.
In this context, 'suspensão' denotes a punitive measure or disciplinary action leading to a temporary prohibition from activities.
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