cramp

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1.

cãibra

a painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain

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I got a terrible cramp in my leg while swimming.
Tive uma cãibra terrível na perna enquanto nadava.
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She woke up with a painful cramp in her calf.
Ela acordou com uma cãibra dolorosa na panturrilha.
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restrição, impedimento

a restriction or limitation on something

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The small budget put a cramp on their ambitious plans.
O pequeno orçamento impôs uma restrição aos seus planos ambiciosos.
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His presence put a cramp on the lively conversation.
A presença dele colocou um freio na conversa animada.
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atrapalhar, restringir

to restrict or inhibit the development of

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Lack of funding will cramp our research efforts.
A falta de financiamento vai atrapalhar nossos esforços de pesquisa.
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Don't let fear cramp your style.
Não deixe o medo atrapalhar seu estilo.
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