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    Tenso (en. Tense)

    /ˈtenso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a state of physical or emotional tension.
    My body is tense after a long day of work.
    Mi cuerpo está tenso después de un largo día de trabajo.
    That has a serious or nervous attitude.
    The atmosphere was tense before the news.
    El ambiente estaba tenso antes de la noticia.
    Related to things that are stretched or tense.
    The rope is tense, ready to be shot.
    La cuerda está tensa, lista para ser disparada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tensus', past participle of 'tendere', which means 'to extend' or 'to stretch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be tense
    To feel nervous or uneasy.
    estar tenso
    tense moment
    A moment filled with worry or anxiety.
    momento tenso
    to have tense nerves
    To be in a state of high emotional tension.
    tener los nervios tensos

    Related Words

    tension
    State of being stretched or anxious.
    tensión
    relaxed
    Opposite state of being tense.
    relajado
    stretched
    That has been extended or elongated.
    estirado

    Slang Meanings

    To be very nervous
    After the fight, I was as tense as a grand piano.
    Después de la pelea, estaba tenso como un piano de cola.
    To be in an uncomfortable situation
    The meeting was tense; no one said anything.
    La reunión fue tensa, nadie decía nada.