contain

[/kənˈteɪn/]

verb

conter

1. to have or hold something inside

The box contains several items.

A caixa contém vários itens.

2. to include as a component or part

This recipe contains eggs and milk.

Esta receita contém ovos e leite.

3. to keep something under control or within limits

The government tried to contain the spread of the virus.

O governo tentou conter a propagação do vírus.

4. to prevent from spreading or expanding

Firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Os bombeiros trabalharam para conter o incêndio.

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General Brazilian

conter

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

conter

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

conter

standard usage

Portugal

conter

standard usage in European Portuguese

contain oneself - controlar-se, dominar-se (to control one's emotions or behavior)

contain the damage - conter os danos (to limit negative consequences)

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