tendão
1. A tough fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone; a tendon
The athlete pulled a sinew in her shoulder during the competition.
A atleta puxou um tendão no ombro durante a competição.
2. Physical strength or muscular power
He had the sinew and determination to lift the heavy load.
Ele tinha a força muscular e a determinação para levantar a carga pesada.
3. Strength, power, or the essential support of something (figurative)
Education is the sinew of a strong nation.
A educação é o fundamento de uma nação forte.
In English, 'sinew' is commonly used both literally in sports and medical contexts and figuratively to describe the essential strength or foundation of something (e.g., 'the sinews of democracy'). In Portuguese, 'tendão' is primarily anatomical, while figurative uses prefer 'força', 'vigor', or 'fundamento'.
Related Idioms & Phrases
every sinew - com toda a força, usando toda a energia
strain every sinew - esforçar-se ao máximo
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