strained

• Describe una situación, relación o atmósfera que es tensa, incómoda o forzada; también puede referirse a algo sometido a estrés o presión.

Describes a situation, relationship, or atmosphere that is tense, uneasy, or forced; can also describe something that has been subjected to stress or pressure.

1. Tense or anxiousB2formal

   Showing signs of stress, worry, or nervousness.

   tenso, ansioso

   • Her voice sounded strained during the interview.
   • He had a strained expression on his face.
   • The atmosphere in the room was strained after the argument.

   Sinónimosagitatedanxiousdistraughtedgyfraughtnervousoverwroughtstressedtenseuneasyuptightworried

   Antónimoscalmcomposedrelaxedunperturbedunworried

2. Damaged by overuseB1formal

   Injured or weakened by excessive use or effort.

   Disteñido o lesionado por sobreuso

   • He suffered a strained muscle from lifting heavy boxes.
   • The athlete had a strained ligament in his knee.
   • She complained of a strained back after gardening.

   Sinónimosweakenedworn

3. Unnatural or forcedB2formal

   Not natural or spontaneous; artificial or forced.

   artificial o forzado

   • Their laughter seemed strained and insincere.
   • He gave a strained smile to hide his disappointment.
   • The conversation was strained and awkward.

   Sinónimosaffectedartificialcontrivedfalseforcedlaboredput-onstiltedunnatural

   Antónimoseasyfluidnaturalrelaxedspontaneousunforced

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de estirar, tensar o aplicar fuerza, así como para colar o separar partículas sólidas de líquidos.

A verb used to indicate the act of stretching, pulling, or exerting force, or to filter or separate solids from liquids.

1. Injure by overuseB1formalmedical

   To injure a muscle or part of the body by using it too much or in a wrong way.

   Lesionar por sobreesfuerzo

   • He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
   • She strained her ankle during the marathon.
   • The athlete strained a muscle in his leg during training.

   Sinónimosoverstretchpullricktearthrow outwrench

2. Exert maximum effortB2formal

   To try very hard to do something, often using physical or mental force.

   hacer un gran esfuerzo

   • She strained to hear the conversation from the other room.
   • He strained his eyes to read the small print.
   • They strained to lift the piano up the stairs.

   Sinónimosendeavorlaborpushstrivestruggletoil

   Antónimosidlelazerelaxrest

3. Filter or separateB1formalculinary

   To separate solid parts from a liquid by passing it through a sieve or filter.

   colar, filtrar

   • Strain the pasta after cooking it.
   • She strained the tea leaves from the cup.
   • The chef strained the broth to remove the bones.

   Sinónimosdrainfilterpercolatescreensievesift