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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
noun
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
cepa
noun
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
estirpe
noun
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
distensão
noun
A violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.
feição
noun
(figurative) Hereditary character, quality, tendency, or disposition.
contusão
noun
An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.
distender
verb
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
coar
verb
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

What does "strain" mean?

  1. verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
    "He strained his back lifting the sofa."
  2. verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
    "She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door."
  3. verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
    "Strain the pasta before adding the sauce."
  4. noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
    "The long hours put a lot of strain on the whole team."

strain in a sentence

  • He strained his back lifting the sofa.
  • Reading in dim light can strain your eyes.
  • She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door.
  • Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He strained his back lifting the sofa." 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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