Tensión (en. Strain)

/tenˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Force acting in opposite directions on an object.

The tension in the cable was too high and it broke.

La tensión en el cable era demasiado alta y se rompió.

State of restlessness or anxiety.

I feel a lot of tension because of the deadlines.

Siento mucha tensión por las fechas de entrega.

Difference in electric potential between two points.

The electric tension in the house is 220 volts.

La tensión eléctrica en la casa es de 220 voltios.

From Latin 'tensio', which means 'stretching'.

blood pressure

Pressure exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries.

tensión arterial

nervous tension

State of nervousness or anxiety.

tensión nerviosa

surface tension

Force acting on the surface of a liquid.

tensión superficial

relaxation

State of calm and tranquility opposite to tension.

relajación

stress

State of mental and physical exhaustion caused by external pressure.

estres

pressure

Force exerted over an area.

presión

Intense emotional pressure.

I am about to explode, so much tension is killing me!

Estoy a punto de explotar, ¡tanta tensión me está matando!

Conflict situation.

The tension between them has been evident since the last meeting.

La tensión entre ellos es evidente desde la última reunión.