spasm

US /ˈspæz.əm/
UK /ˈspæz.əm/
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1.

espasmo, cãibra

a sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement

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The sudden cold water caused a spasm in his leg.
A água fria repentina causou um espasmo na perna dele.
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She experienced a painful muscle spasm in her back.
Ela sentiu um espasmo muscular doloroso nas costas.
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2.

acesso, surto

a sudden, brief spell of an activity or emotion

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He had a sudden spasm of anger.
Ele teve um súbito acesso de raiva.
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The market experienced a brief spasm of volatility.
O mercado experimentou um breve espasmo de volatilidade.
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