What is the Portuguese word for "contraction"?

Learn how to say "contraction" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

contraction

Portuguese

contração

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Examples of how to use "contraction" in Portuguese

English
Don't is a contraction of "do not".
Portuguese
Don't é uma contração de 'do not'.
English
The teacher explained the contraction in grammar.
Portuguese
O professor explicou a contração na gramática.
English
She felt a strong contraction during labor.
Portuguese
Ela sentiu uma contração forte durante o trabalho de parto.
English
A contraction can shorten two words together.
Portuguese
Uma contração pode juntar duas palavras.
English
Economists studied the contraction in the economy.
Portuguese
Economistas estudaram a contração na economia.
English
The doctor timed each contraction during the exam.
Portuguese
O médico cronometrou cada contração durante o exame.

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Don't is a contraction of "do not".

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