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constraint

[/kənˈstreɪnt/]
nounfemininepl: constraints / restrições
restrição
1. a limitation or restriction on something
The budget constraint limited our spending options.
A restrição orçamentária limitou nossas opções de gastos.
2. the state of being forced to do something against one's will
He acted under constraint and was not acting freely.
Ele agiu sob restrição e não estava agindo livremente.
3. a restriction or limitation imposed by circumstances or rules
Time constraints prevented us from completing the project.
As restrições de tempo nos impediram de concluir o projeto.
Synonyms
restrictionlimitationrestrainthindranceobstacle
Antonyms
freedomlibertyflexibilityindependence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição
most common term in both spoken and written Portuguese
General Brazilian
constrangimento
used when emphasizing coercion or discomfort
Portugal
constrangimento
preferred in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
limitação
alternative term for restrictions

Related Idioms & Phrases

under constraint - sob restrição
without constraint - sem restrição
budget constraint - restrição orçamentária
time constraint - restrição de tempo
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