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    Tente (en. Try)

    /ˈtente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Technique to limit the movement of an object or person.
    The child's hold allowed him to calm down and think.
    El tente del niño le permitió calmarse y pensar.
    Card or notice that serves to maintain a specific state.
    The hold at the door indicates that one should not enter.
    El tente en la puerta indica que no se debe entrar.
    Establishment of a temporary control.
    The hold on the activities is maintained while results are evaluated.
    El tente de las actividades se mantiene mientras se evalúan los resultados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tensus', meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hold in the air
    Support or instability in a situation.
    tente en el aire
    Hold in sight
    Situation or visible things that should not move.
    tente a la vista

    Related Words

    To stretch
    To exert pressure on something to stretch it or hold it.
    tensar
    To brake
    To stop or reduce the movement of something.
    frenar
    To hold
    To keep something firm to prevent its movement.
    sujetar

    Slang Meanings

    To have the situation under control.
    You always have everything under control when you give a presentation.
    Siempre tienes todo tente cuando das una presentación.
    To be in standby mode.
    I'm on hold until they tell me what to do.
    Estoy en tente hasta que me digan qué hacer.