stressed

• Describe un estado de tensión mental o emocional, ansiedad o estrés, ya sea por presión, preocupación o sobrecarga.

Describes a state of mental or emotional strain, worry, or tension.

1. Anxious or worriedA2informal

   Feeling mental or emotional strain or tension due to pressure.

   estresado (por ansiedad o preocupación)

   • She felt stressed before her final exams.
   • He is stressed about his job interview tomorrow.
   • I get stressed when I have too many deadlines.

   Sinónimosagitatedanxiousdistressedoverwroughtstrainedtenseworried

   Antónimoscalmcarefreecomposedpeacefulrelaxedsereneuntroubled

2. Emphasized in pronunciationB2formal

   Describing a syllable or word that is pronounced with more force or emphasis.

   Tónico (sílaba o palabra acentuada)

   • In the word 'record', the first syllable is stressed when it is a noun.
   • The stressed syllable in 'banana' is the second one.
   • Linguists study which syllables are stressed in different languages.

   Sinónimosaccentedemphasizedstrongtonic

• Verbo que significa hacer énfasis o resaltar algo al hablar o escribir, o someter a alguien o algo a tensión física o mental.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing something or causing mental or physical strain.

1. Emphasize or highlightB1formal

   To give special importance or attention to something.

   enfatizar o destacar

   • The teacher stressed the importance of regular practice.
   • He stressed that safety is the top priority.
   • She stressed the need for clear communication.

   Sinónimosaccentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   Antónimosdownplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strainB1informal

   To make someone feel worried, anxious, or under pressure.

   estresar

   • The deadline is really stressing me out.
   • Don't stress about the exam; you've prepared well.
   • Work problems are stressing him lately.

   Sinónimosburdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   Antónimoscalmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a syllable or word with greater force or loudness.

   Acentuar

   • In the word 'record', you stress the first syllable when it's a noun.
   • You should stress the second syllable in 'hotel'.
   • She stressed the word 'never' to make her point clear.

   Sinónimosaccentaccentuateemphasize