contenciónnoun
Contención means containment, restraint or holding back in English. It is a noun, and the plural is contenciones.
- containment
- restraint
- holding back
Con mucha contención, ella no lloró.
With a lot of restraint, she did not cry.
La contención es importante en una discusión.
Self-control is important in a discussion.
Mostró gran contención frente a las críticas.
He showed great restraint in the face of criticism.
El muro sirve de contención contra las inundaciones.
The wall serves as a barrier against floods.
Common forms
| Form | Reading |
|---|---|
| contenciones | plural, feminine |