Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conter
verb
/kon-‘teɾ/
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Definition
To contain, hold back or restrain something.
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Examples
- O professor tenta conter a bagunça na sala de aula.
- Ela conseguiu conter suas emoções durante a apresentação.
- Os muros foram construídos para conter a água da enchente.
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Meaning
The verb ‘conter’ is commonly used in Portuguese to express the action of keeping something within limits or preventing something from exceeding a certain boundary.
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Synonyms
- controlar
- retenção
- segurar