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strained in Italian

strained in Italian is teso — strained means tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.

strained in Italian

teso
adj
Under tension; tense.

What does "strained" mean?

  1. adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
    "There was a strained silence after the announcement."
  2. adjective Passed through a strainer or sieve.
    "Baby food is usually strained to a smooth texture."
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strained in a sentence

  • There was a strained silence after the announcement.
  • Relations between the two countries remain strained.
  • Baby food is usually strained to a smooth texture.

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What is "strained" in Italian?
"strained" in Italian is teso. strained means: Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
How do you use "strained" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a strained silence after the announcement." In Italian, "strained" is teso.
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