Stress (en. Stress)

/strɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of emotional tension or pressure.
After working many hours in a row, I feel a lot of stress.
Después de trabajar muchas horas seguidas, siento mucho estrés.
Mental effort or burden that can affect health.
Stress can lead to long-term health problems.
El estrés puede provocar problemas de salud a largo plazo.
The body's response to difficult situations.
Stress occurs as a response to dangerous situations.
El estrés se produce como respuesta a situaciones de peligro.
verb
To hold or emphasize a syllable in the pronunciation of a word.
It is important to stress the first syllable of the word 'fast'.
Es importante estresar la primera sílaba de la palabra 'rápido'.

Etymology

From the English 'stress', which means tension.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be under stress
To be in a situation of great emotional or mental pressure.
estar bajo estrés
to manage stress
To learn to effectively handle tense situations.
gestionar el estrés
to suffer from stress
To experience negative effects due to emotional tension.
sufrir de estrés

Related Words

anxiety
State of intense unease or worry.
ansiedad
depression
A mental disorder characterized by prolonged sadness.
depresión
relaxation
State of calm or tranquility, opposite to stress.
relajación

Slang Meanings

overload
I feel completely overloaded with work and studies.
Me siento en una sobrecarga total por el trabajo y los estudios.
bad vibe
I have a bad vibe with the pile of things I have to do.
Tengo un mal rollo con el montón de cosas que tengo que hacer.
burned out
I'm burned out from work, I need a vacation.
Estoy quemado del trabajo, necesito unas vacaciones.