What is the Spanish word for "restraint"?

Learn how to say "restraint" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

restraint

Spanish

restricción

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Alternative translations of "restraint"

contención
moderación
autocontrol
limitación

Examples of how to use "restraint" in Spanish

English
Please show some emotional restraint.
Spanish
Por favor, muestre algo de contención emocional.
English
She showed restraint during the heated discussion.
Spanish
Ella mostró contención durante la acalorada discusión.
English
The dog wears a restraint in the car.
Spanish
El perro lleva una correa de restricción en el coche.
English
He exercised restraint and did not react.
Spanish
Él ejerció contención y no reaccionó.
English
Parents use restraint to protect young children.
Spanish
Los padres usan la contención para proteger a los niños pequeños.

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