restraint
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restraint(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la moderación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It is important to show restraint when responding to such actions.Es importante dar muestras de moderación al responder a ese tipo de acciones.
b. el autocontrol (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I admire the fact that you showed restraint in that situation.Admiro el autocontrol que demostraste en esa situación.
c. el comedimiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She hurled every insult in the book at him without restraint.Le profirió todos los insultos habidos y por haber, sin ningún comedimiento.
d. la compostura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I know how angry you are, but you must exercise restraint for your own good.Sé que estás muy enojado, pero, por tu propio bien, tienes que mantener la compostura.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The people she slandered are showing admirable restraint by refraining from revenge.Es de admirar que las personas a las que calumnió se muestren tan comedidas y no busquen venganza.
We need to exercise restraint and not drink too much like we did last time.Debemos moderarnos y no pasarnos bebiendo, como hicimos la última vez.
2. (moderation)
a. la moderación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The minister stressed the need for restraint in government spending.El ministro hizo hincapié en la necesidad de moderación en lo que al gasto estatal se refiere.
a. la restricción (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The two countries signed an agreement that lifted the restraints on free commerce between them.Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo para levantar las restricciones al libre comercio entre ambos.
b. la limitación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Some see these measures as a restraint on the functioning of the free market.Hay quien ve estas medidas como una limitación impuesta al funcionamiento del libre mercado.
a. el dispositivo de sujeción (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Health-care workers were given a training course on the use of restraints.El personal sanitario recibió un curso de capacitación sobre el uso de dispositivos de sujeción.
b. la correa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The carer was dismissed for tying the elderly resident to a chair with restraints.El cuidador fue despedido por atar al residente mayor a la silla con correas.
a. la restricción (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Physical restraint of residents is only permissible in exceptional circumstances.La restricción física de residentes solo se permite en circunstancias excepcionales.
6. (legal)
a. la restricción (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His will placed a restraint on the sale of the theater for 50 years after his death.En su testamento se establece una restricción que impide la venta del teatro hasta transcurridos 50 años de su muerte.
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