o tranco

the strain

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the strain Often used in expressions like aguentar o tranco or segurar o tranco, meaning to withstand a difficult situation or keep going under pressure.

PO: Depois de uma semana difícil, ela ainda aguentou o tranco.

EN: After a difficult week, she still managed to handle the strain.

Então, o Cliff aqui me ajuda a aguentar o tranco.

So, Cliff here helps me weather the storm.

— Era Uma Vez em… Hollywood (2019)

Você não aguentaria o tranco.

You wouldn't be able to handle it.

— Flores do Oriente (2011)

Aguentar o tranco pra ele?

Can he handle the pressure?

— Era Uma Vez em… Hollywood (2019)

JJ Hospital, segura o tranco!

JJ Hospital, hold on tight!

— Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)