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
tensionar
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
What does "tension" mean?
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noun A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
"There was noticeable tension between the two departments after the merger."
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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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