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    Contención (en. Self-control)

    /kon.tenˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Control of emotions or actions that prevents the escalation of a conflict.
    Emotional containment is key in stressful situations.
    La contención emocional es clave en situaciones de estrés.
    Measure or mechanism to stop or limit the advance of something.
    Fire containment was implemented to prevent its spread.
    Se implementó la contención del fuego para evitar que se propagara.
    Restriction of a situation or behavior.
    Containing violence in society is a constant challenge.
    La contención de la violencia en la sociedad es un desafío constante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continentio', which comes from 'continere', meaning 'to contain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Damage containment
    Actions taken to prevent or minimize negative effects in a critical situation.
    contención de daños
    To exert containment
    To implement measures to control or limit a situation.
    hacer contención

    Related Words

    To contain
    To stop the advance or action of something.
    contener
    Brake
    Device or action that stops a movement.
    freno
    Limitation
    Action of restricting or adjusting something.
    limitación

    Slang Meanings

    Control or moderation in behavior
    At the party, there was a lot of containment; no one overindulged.
    En la fiesta, hubo mucha contención; nadie se pasó de copas.
    To curb impulses or desires
    Containment is important to avoid spending more than we have.
    La contención es importante para no gastar más de lo que tenemos.