Estrés (en. Stress)

/es'tres/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Physical or emotional tension produced by adverse or demanding situations.

Example sentence: Stress can seriously affect a person's mental and physical health.

El estrés puede afectar seriamente la salud mental y física de una persona.

Definition: A state of anxiety and pressure due to work or personal problems.

Example sentence: I suffered a lot of stress during finals.

Sufrí mucho estrés durante los exámenes finales.

adjective

Definition: That produces or involves stress.

Example sentence: His job is very stressful and causes him health problems.

Su trabajo es muy estresante y le causa problemas de salud.

Etymology/Origin: From the English 'stress', which in turn comes from the Latin 'strictus', meaning 'to tighten'.

Phrase: to stress oneself

Meaning: To feel emotionally overwhelmed.

estresarse

Phrase: to be under stress

Meaning: To be in a situation of tension or pressure.

estar bajo estrés

Phrase: to manage stress

Meaning: To use techniques to reduce emotional tension.

manejar el estrés

Related word: relaxation

Description: A state of calm and absence of tension.

relajación

Related word: anxiety

Description: A state of restlessness or distress.

ansiedad

Related word: pressure

Description: Force exerted on something, in this case, emotionally.

presión

Meaning: Stress felt during work

Example: I am in 'work stress' mode today.

Estoy en modo 'estrés laboral' hoy.

Meaning: A state of high emotional pressure or load

Example: I am so stressed that I can't think clearly.

Estoy tan estresado que no puedo pensar con claridad.