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reserves

[/rɪˈzɜːrvz/]
noun/verb
reservas
1. Supplies or resources kept for future use or emergencies
The country maintains strategic oil reserves.
O país mantém reservas estratégicas de petróleo.
2. Areas of land set aside for conservation or specific purposes
The national park has several nature reserves.
O parque nacional tem várias reservas naturais.
3. Substitute players in sports teams
The coach called up reserves from the bench.
O treinador chamou as reservas do banco.
4. Hesitation or restraint in manner or speech
He spoke with some reserve about his personal life.
Ele falou com alguma reserva sobre sua vida pessoal.
5. Third person singular present tense of 'reserve' - to book or arrange in advance
She reserves a table at the restaurant every Friday.
Ela reserva uma mesa no restaurante toda sexta.
Synonyms
stockpilessuppliesstoresbackupssubstitutesrestraintreticence
Antonyms
depletionopennessfranknessoutspokenness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reservas
Standard usage for supplies, nature areas, and sports substitutes
São Paulo
reservas
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
reservas
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
reservas
Standard usage, may emphasize 'contenção' for restraint in manner

Related Idioms & Phrases

have something in reserve - ter algo de reserva
without reserve - sem reservas
in reserve - em reserva/guardado
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