as correntes

the currents; the chains

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the currents; the chains The meaning depends on context: correntes can refer to currents, such as air or water currents, or physical chains.
PO: As correntes do rio eram muito fortes.
EN: The river currents were very strong.

As correntes de ar estão nos empurrando!

The air currents are pushing us!

— A Grande Escapada (1966)

Para deixá-lo faminto, roendo as correntes.

To leave him starving, gnawing at his chains.

— RRR: Revolta, Rebelião, Revolução (2022)

Vai me fazer tirar as correntes.

It's going to make me take off my chains.

— Um Cabra Bom de Bola (2026)