tension in Spanish
tension in Spanish is tensión, tensionar — tension means a feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
tension in Spanish
tensión
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.
"You could feel the tension in the room when the two rivals walked in."
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noun The physical pulling force in something stretched tight, like a rope or cable.
"The tension in the washing line made it hum in the wind."
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tension in a sentence
- You could feel the tension in the room when the two rivals walked in.
- Tension grew between the neighbours over who should pay for the shared fence.
- The tension in the washing line made it hum in the wind.
- Too much tension can snap the cable, so loosen it slightly.
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What is "tension" in Spanish?
"tension" in Spanish is tensión, tensionar. tension means: A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
How do you use "tension" in a sentence?
Example: "You could feel the tension in the room when the two rivals walked in." In Spanish, "tension" is tensión, tensionar.
Are there other ways to say "tension" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "tension": tensión, tensionar.
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