nounadjectiveverb
tense
tenso · tensar
Feeling worried or nervous, or being in a state of tightness and not relaxed.
The explanation is being prepared.
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Examples
The atmosphere was tense as everyone waited for the results.adjective
El ambiente estaba tenso mientras todos esperaban los resultados.
People felt tense before the exam.adjective
La gente se sentía tensa antes del examen.
People felt tense during the meeting.adjective
La gente se sintió tensa durante la reunión.
She learned how to tense her muscles properly.verb
Ella aprendió cómo tensar sus músculos correctamente.
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