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strain in Spanish

strain in Spanish is cepa, linaje, raza — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

strain in Spanish

cepa
noun
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
linaje
noun
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
raza
noun
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
variedad
noun
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
tensión
noun
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
cepa
noun
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
raza
noun
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
variedad
noun
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
tirón
noun
trazas
noun
(figurative) Hereditary character, quality, tendency, or disposition.
clase
noun
tipo
noun
esforzar
verb
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
forzar
verb
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
tensar
verb
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
elongar
verb
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
estirar
verb
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
presionar
verb
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
colar
verb
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
tamizar
verb
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

What does "strain" mean?

  1. verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
    "He strained his back lifting the sofa."
  2. verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
    "She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door."
  3. verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
    "Strain the pasta before adding the sauce."
  4. noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
    "The long hours put a lot of strain on the whole team."

strain in a sentence

  • He strained his back lifting the sofa.
  • Reading in dim light can strain your eyes.
  • She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door.
  • Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "strain" in Spanish?

"strain" in Spanish is cepa, linaje, raza. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

How do you use "strain" in a sentence?

Example: "He strained his back lifting the sofa." In Spanish, "strain" is cepa, linaje, raza.

Are there other ways to say "strain" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 17 translations listed for "strain": cepa, linaje, raza, variedad, tensión, tirón.

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