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abafado

[a.ba.FA.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: abafados
stifled, suffocated, muffled
1. Suppressed or restrained; lacking freedom of expression or movement
He felt abafado in that oppressive environment.
Ele se sentia abafado naquele ambiente opressivo.
2. Muffled or dampened in sound
The abafado voice came from behind the closed door.
A voz abafada vinha de trás da porta fechada.
3. Hot and humid; suffocating atmosphere
The room felt abafado without air conditioning.
O quarto se sentia abafado sem ar condicionado.
Synonyms
sufocadoreprimidoabafadoamordaçadooprimidoabafador
Antonyms
livredesafogadorespirávelclaro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abafado
Common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abafado
Standard usage
São Paulo
abafado
Standard usage
Portugal
abafado
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar abafado
sentir-se abafado
voz abafada
som abafado
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