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counterbalance in Portuguese

counterbalance in Portuguese

contrapeso
noun
(literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
contrabalancear
verb
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
contrapesar
verb
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
contrapesar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
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