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Portuguese

contenção

English

containment

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Examples of how to use "contenção" in Portuguese

Portuguese
A polícia fez a contenção da multidão.
English
The police contained the crowd.
Portuguese
A contenção foi necessária durante a reunião.
English
Containment was necessary during the meeting.
Portuguese
Eles aplicaram contenção para evitar conflitos.
English
They applied containment to prevent conflicts.
Portuguese
A contenção emocional ajuda em momentos difíceis.
English
Emotional restraint helps in difficult moments.
Portuguese
Preciso de contenção quando me sinto ansioso.
English
I need self-control when I feel anxious.
Portuguese
A contenção do vazamento exigiu ação rápida.
English
Containment of the leak required quick action.

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A polícia fez a contenção da multidão.

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