contained

[kənˈteɪnd]

adjective/verb (past participle)

contido

1. kept under control; restrained

She remained calm and contained during the crisis.

Ela permaneceu calma e contida durante a crise.

2. held or included within something

The box contained several important documents.

A caixa continha vários documentos importantes.

3. kept within limits; prevented from spreading

The infection was contained to a small area.

A infecção foi contida a uma pequena área.

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General Brazilian

contido

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

contido

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

contido

standard usage

Portugal

contido

standard usage, may also use 'controlado' in some contexts

contained spread - evitar a propagação

keep something contained - manter algo sob controle

contained explosion - explosão contida

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