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tension in Portuguese

tension in Portuguese is tensão, tensionar — tension means a feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.

tension in Portuguese

tensão
noun
tensionar
verb
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

What does "tension" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
    "There was noticeable tension between the two departments after the merger."
  2. noun The physical pulling force in something stretched tight, like a rope or cable.
    "Adjust the tension on the guitar string until it's in tune."
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tension in a sentence

  • There was noticeable tension between the two departments after the merger.
  • Adjust the tension on the guitar string until it's in tune.

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What is "tension" in Portuguese?

"tension" in Portuguese is tensão, tensionar. tension means: A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.

How do you use "tension" in a sentence?

Example: "There was noticeable tension between the two departments after the merger." In Portuguese, "tension" is tensão, tensionar.

Are there other ways to say "tension" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "tension": tensão, tensionar.

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