Contain (es. Contenerse)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Debo contenerme y no comer más pastel.
I must restrain myself and not eat more cake.
Context: daily life
Ella se contiene cuando está enojada.
She restrains herself when she's angry.
Context: emotions
Es importante contenerse en situaciones difíciles.
It's important to restrain oneself in difficult situations.
Context: social behavior

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces es difícil contenerse ante las emociones intensas.
Sometimes it's hard to restrain oneself in the face of intense emotions.
Context: emotions
Uno debe aprender a contenerse para evitar conflictos.
One must learn to restrain oneself to avoid conflicts.
Context: society
Contenerse en momentos de tensión puede ser muy beneficioso.
Restraining oneself in moments of tension can be very beneficial.
Context: mental health

Advanced (C1-C2)

Contenerse es una habilidad esencial para el manejo adecuado del estrés.
Restraining oneself is an essential skill for proper stress management.
Context: psychology
En situaciones volátiles, saber contenerse puede ser un signo de madurez emocional.
In volatile situations, knowing how to restrain oneself can be a sign of emotional maturity.
Context: personal development
La capacidad de contenerse frecuentemente se traduce en un mayor bienestar social y personal.
The ability to restrain oneself often translates to greater social and personal well-being.
Context: sociology

Synonyms

  • controlarse
  • dominarse
  • frenarse
  • moderarse
  • reprimirse