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contusão — meaning in English

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English meaning

contusion noun A bruise; an injury that discolors the skin without breaking it.
strain verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

Senses

contusão is used for these senses in English:

strain An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.

strain — full definition

verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
noun A particular variety of a virus, bacterium, or other organism.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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