tension

• Substantivo que designa o estado de estar esticado ou estendido, bem como a sensação de nervosismo, estresse ou de relações tensas entre pessoas ou grupos.

A noun referring to a state of being stretched tight, or a feeling of nervousness, stress, or strained relations between people or groups.

1. B1formal

   A state of mental or emotional strain, anxiety, or nervousness.

   Tensão

   • The tension in the room was palpable before the announcement.
   • She felt a lot of tension before her job interview.
   • Yoga helps relieve tension and stress.

   Sinônimosagitationanxietyapprehensionnervousnesspressurestrainstresstensenessuneaseworry

   Antônimoscalmcomposureeasepeacerelaxationserenity

2. Strained relationshipB2formal

   A strained or hostile relationship between people, groups, or countries.

   Tensão

   • There is growing tension between the two neighboring countries.
   • The meeting was filled with tension between the rival teams.
   • Family tensions often arise during the holidays.

   Sinônimosantagonismdiscordfrictionhostilityriftstrainstrifeunease

   Antônimosaccordharmonypeacerapportunderstanding

3. Physical force or tightnessB1formal

   The state of being stretched tight; the force exerted by a stretched object.

   Tração

   • The tension in the rope was too high, and it snapped.
   • Engineers calculated the tension on the bridge cables.
   • The muscles in his neck were full of tension.

   Sinônimospressurepullstrainstresstautnesstensitytightness

   Antônimosloosenessrelaxationslackness