bracing

• Descreve algo fresco, revigorante ou estimulante, frequentemente usado para clima ou experiências que fazem a pessoa se sentir energizada e alerta.

Describes something that is fresh, invigorating, or stimulating, often used for air, weather, or experiences that give energy.

1. Refreshingly invigoratingB2formal

   Giving energy, freshness, or strength; stimulating and refreshing.

   Revigorante

   • The bracing sea air made us feel alive.
   • A bracing walk in the morning clears the mind.
   • The cold water was bracing but exhilarating.

   Sinônimoscrispenergizingexhilaratinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevivingstimulatingtonic

   Antônimosdebilitatingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguingsoporifictiringweakening

2. Supporting or strengtheningC1formal

   Providing support, reinforcement, or preparation for something difficult.

   Fortalecedor

   • The coach gave a bracing speech before the final match.
   • Her bracing words helped him face the challenge.
   • The team needed a bracing strategy to overcome the crisis.

   Sinônimosinvigoratingrestorativestimulatingstrengtheningsupportivetonic

   Antônimosdebilitatingenfeeblingweakening

• Substantivo que designa um elemento estrutural, como viga, barra ou tirante, usado para escorar, reforçar ou dar estabilidade a uma estrutura contra esforços laterais; também pode indicar o ato de fortalecer ou revigorar.

A noun referring to a structural member, such as a beam or rod, used to stiffen or support a framework against lateral forces.

1. Structural supportB2formal

   A structural member or system used to stiffen a framework, providing stability and resistance to forces.

   Contraventamento

   • The construction crew installed steel bracing to reinforce the building's frame.
   • Cross bracing is essential for earthquake resistance in tall structures.
   • The engineer inspected the bracing to ensure it could withstand high winds.

   Sinônimosbraceguypropreinforcementshoringstaystrutsupport

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de se preparar para algo difícil ou desagradável, ou de apoiar ou fortalecer fisicamente algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, or to support or strengthen something physically.

1. Prepare for impactB2formal

   To prepare oneself physically or mentally for something difficult or unpleasant.

   Preparar-se para o impacto

   • She braced herself for the bad news.
   • The passengers braced for a rough landing.
   • He braced his body against the strong wind.

   Sinônimosfortifygirdpreparereadysteadysteel

2. Support or strengthenB2formal

   To make something stronger or more stable by supporting it.

   Reforçar

   • They braced the wall with steel beams.
   • The workers braced the structure to prevent collapse.
   • He braced his leg against the rock for balance.

   Sinônimosbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   Antônimosdestabilizeundermineweaken

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