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    Contenida (en. Contained)

    /konˈte.ni.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is trapped or limited within certain boundaries.
    The contained emotion in her gaze said more than a thousand words.
    La emoción contenida en su mirada decía más que mil palabras.
    That does not manifest openly.
    Her joy was contained, although her happiness was evident.
    Su alegría estaba contenida, aunque se notaba su felicidad.
    That is repressed or suppressed.
    The contained weeping during the ceremony was moving.
    El llanto contenida durante la ceremonia fue conmovedor.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'contener', which means 'to keep or hold within limits'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contained emotion
    An emotion that is not openly displayed.
    emoción contenida
    contained feeling
    A feeling that is kept under control.
    sentimiento contenido
    contained joy
    Joy that is not fully expressed.
    alegría contenida

    Related Words

    to contain
    To hold or keep something within limits.
    contener
    content
    What is found inside something.
    contenido
    containment
    The action of containing something, especially emotions.
    contención

    Slang Meanings

    Emotions or feelings that are not openly expressed.
    Sometimes, sadness can be too contained and harms us.
    A veces, la tristeza puede ser demasiado contenida y nos hace daño.
    The attitude of someone who remains silent about their feelings.
    She is always so contained, we never know what she really thinks.
    Siempre es tan contenida, nunca sabemos qué piensa realmente.