taut in Spanish
taut in Spanish is templado, tensionado, tenso — taut means pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
taut in Spanish
templado
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
tensionado
(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.
tirante
(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.
fuerte
(oenology) Strong; uncompromising.
atirantar
requintar
templar
tensar
tensionar
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 Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "taut" in Spanish?
"taut" in Spanish is templado, tensionado, 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 Spanish, "taut" is templado, tensionado, tenso.
Are there other ways to say "taut" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "taut": templado, tensionado, tenso, tirante, conciso, fuerte.
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