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amarra

[ə'marə]
noun/verbfemininepl: amarras
rope, mooring line, tie, constraint
1. A rope or cord used to tie or secure something, especially a nautical rope used to moor a ship
The sailors fastened the boat with strong amarras.
Os marinheiros prenderam o barco com amarras fortes.
2. A bond or constraint that limits freedom; a tie that binds
Family obligations can be amarras that bind us.
As obrigações familiares podem ser amarras que nos prendem.
3. Third person singular present indicative of the verb 'amarrar' (to tie, to moor)
He ties the rope securely.
Ele amarra a corda com segurança.
Synonyms
cordacorrenteligaduravínculolaço
Antonyms
liberdadesolturadesligação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amarra
Common usage in nautical and figurative contexts
Portugal
amarra
Similar usage, though 'amarração' is also common
Rio de Janeiro
amarra
Frequent in maritime communities

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar preso em amarras
soltar as amarras
quebrar as amarras
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