reserva
1. (noun) A supply of something kept for future use
The country has large oil reserves.
O país tem grandes reservas de petróleo.
2. (noun) An area of land set aside for a specific purpose
They visited a wildlife reserve in Africa.
Eles visitaram uma reserva de vida selvagem na África.
3. (noun) Restraint or caution in speech or behavior
She spoke with reserve about personal matters.
Ela falou com reserva sobre assuntos pessoais.
4. (verb) To keep something for a particular purpose or person
I'd like to reserve a table for two.
Gostaria de reservar uma mesa para dois.
5. (verb) To retain or keep back
He reserved his judgment until he had all the facts.
Ele reservou seu julgamento até ter todos os fatos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in reserve - em reserva (kept for future use)
without reserve - sem reserva (without caution or restraint)
reserve judgment - guardar julgamento (wait before forming an opinion)
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