refrained

[US]/rɪˈfreɪnd/
[UK]/rɪˈfreɪnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. reter ou conter-se de fazer algo

Phrases & Collocations

refrained from

abstained from

refrained himself

abstinha-se

refrained completely

abstinha-se completamente

refrained cautiously

abstinha-se cautelosamente

refrained politely

abstinha-se educadamente

refrained quietly

abstinha-se silenciosamente

refrained willingly

abstinha-se de bom grado

refrained briefly

abstinha-se brevemente

refrained entirely

abstinha-se totalmente

refrained momentarily

abstinha-se por um momento

Example Sentences

she refrained from commenting on the sensitive issue.

ela se absteve de comentar sobre a questão delicada.

he refrained from eating dessert to maintain his diet.

ele se absteve de comer sobremesa para manter sua dieta.

the teacher refrained from giving extra homework.

o professor se absteve de dar mais dever de casa.

they refrained from discussing politics during dinner.

eles se abstiveram de discutir política durante o jantar.

she refrained from expressing her true feelings.

ela se absteve de expressar seus verdadeiros sentimentos.

he refrained from making any hasty decisions.

ele se absteve de tomar qualquer decisão precipitada.

we refrained from using our phones during the meeting.

nós nos abstivemos de usar nossos telefones durante a reunião.

she refrained from interrupting the speaker.

ela se absteve de interromper o palestrante.

he refrained from sharing personal information.

ele se absteve de compartilhar informações pessoais.

the athlete refrained from celebrating too early.

o atleta se absteve de comemorar muito cedo.

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