draining

• Descreve algo que causa perda gradual de energia, recursos ou forças, deixando a pessoa exausta ou sem vigor.

Describes something that causes a gradual loss of energy, resources, or strength.

1. Exhausting or tiringB2informal

   Causing a loss of energy or strength; very tiring.

   Exaustivo

   • The long hike was absolutely draining.
   • Working two jobs can be emotionally draining.
   • Dealing with constant complaints is mentally draining.

   Sinônimosarduousdebilitatingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingtaxingtiringwearingwearying

   Antônimosenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingstimulating

2. Depleting resourcesB2formal

   Causing a gradual loss of resources, such as money, time, or supplies.

   Desgastante

   • The project is draining the company's budget.
   • Constant repairs are draining his savings.
   • The drought is draining the reservoir quickly.

   Sinônimosburdensomeconsumingcostlyexhaustingtaxing

   Antônimosprofitablerefillingrewarding

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de remover líquido de algo ou esvaziar/secar algo retirando seu conteúdo.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing liquid from something, or causing something to become empty or dry by removing its contents.

1. Remove liquidA2formal

   To cause liquid to flow away from something; to empty or make dry.

   Drenar

   • She drained the pasta in a colander.
   • The plumber drained the water from the pipe.
   • He drained the oil from the engine before replacing the filter.

   Sinônimosdischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   Antônimosfillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

   To use up or deplete someone's energy, strength, or resources.

   Esgotar

   • The long work hours drained him completely.
   • The project drained the company's financial reserves.
   • Constant worry can drain your emotional energy.

   Sinônimosbleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   Antônimosenergizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   Beber até o fim

   • He drained his glass of water in one gulp.
   • She drained the bottle of juice quickly.
   • They drained their cups and asked for more tea.

   Sinônimoschugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff