taut in Portuguese
taut in Portuguese is esticado, retesado, tenso — taut means pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
taut in Portuguese
esticado
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
retesado
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
tenso
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
teso
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
conciso
(of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
tenso
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
What does "taut" mean?
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adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
"He pulled the rope taut before tying it off."
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adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
"Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong."
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adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
"The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out."
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adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.
"The thriller was praised for its taut, economical prose."
taut in a sentence
- He pulled the rope taut before tying it off.
- The sail was taut against the wind.
- Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong.
- The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "taut" in Portuguese?
"taut" in Portuguese is esticado, retesado, tenso. taut means: Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
How do you use "taut" in a sentence?
Example: "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off." In Portuguese, "taut" is esticado, retesado, tenso.
Are there other ways to say "taut" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "taut": esticado, retesado, tenso, teso, conciso.
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