strain in Portuguese
strain in Portuguese is linhagem, cepa, estirpe — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
strain in Portuguese
linhagem
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
cepa
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
estirpe
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
distensão
A violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.
feição
(figurative) Hereditary character, quality, tendency, or disposition.
contusão
An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.
distender
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
coar
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
What does "strain" mean?
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verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
"Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"The students strained to finish the project before the deadline."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the tea into a clean cup so no leaves get in."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"Money worries can cause a lot of strain in a marriage."
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strain in a sentence
- Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again.
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- The students strained to finish the project before the deadline.
- He strained every nerve to reach the top of the hill.
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What is "strain" in Portuguese?
"strain" in Portuguese is linhagem, cepa, estirpe. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
How do you use "strain" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again." In Portuguese, "strain" is linhagem, cepa, estirpe.
Are there other ways to say "strain" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "strain": linhagem, cepa, estirpe, distensão, feição, contusão.
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