tensión

tension

noun ten-SYOHN Less Common

Also means

stress

Usage Note

Tensión covers physical tension (a taut wire), electrical voltage (tensión eléctrica — 'voltage'), and interpersonal stress or strain. Tensión arterial or tensión sanguínea is the medical term for blood pressure. The adjective is tenso and the verb is tensar.

Examples

"La tensión en la sala era evidente."

Natural Translation

The tension in the room was evident.

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