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counterbalance in Portuguese

counterbalance in Portuguese is contrapeso, contrabalancear, contrapesar — counterbalance means a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

counterbalance in Portuguese

contrapeso
noun
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.

What does "counterbalance" mean?

  1. noun A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
  2. noun A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
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What is "counterbalance" in Portuguese?

"counterbalance" in Portuguese is contrapeso, contrabalancear, contrapesar. counterbalance means: A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

Are there other ways to say "counterbalance" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "counterbalance": contrapeso, contrabalancear, contrapesar.

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