What is the Portuguese word for "to restrain"?

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

English

to restrain

Portuguese

refrear

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Examples of how to use "to restrain" in Portuguese

English
Try to curb your enthusiasm.
Portuguese
Tente refrear seu entusiasmo.
English
I carefully control my anger.
Portuguese
Eu refreio minha raiva com cuidado.
English
We used to restrain ourselves before making decisions.
Portuguese
Nós refreávamos antes de tomar decisões.
English
I will restrain my emotions tomorrow.
Portuguese
Eu refrearei minhas emoções amanhã.
English
She would hold back her reaction if possible.
Portuguese
Ela refrearia a reação se possível.
English
I hope you can curb your anxiety.
Portuguese
Espero que você refreie a ansiedade.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Portuguese
Try to curb your enthusiasm.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download