strained

[/streɪnd/]

adjective

tenso, forçado, esticado

1. showing signs of nervous tension or stress

They had a strained conversation after the argument.

Eles tiveram uma conversa tensa depois da briga.

2. pulled or stretched tight; under pressure

The rope became strained under the weight.

A corda ficou esticada sob o peso.

3. produced with effort; not natural or relaxed

He gave a strained smile during the uncomfortable meeting.

Ele deu um sorriso forçado durante a reunião desconfortável.

4. (of a relationship) difficult or tense

The strained relations between the two countries affected trade.

As relações tensas entre os dois países afetaram o comércio.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tenso, forçado, esticado

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

tenso, esticado

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

tenso, forçado

Common in informal speech

Portugal

tenso, forçado, esticado

Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'tenso' is most frequently used

strained relations - relações tensas

strained circumstances - circunstâncias difíceis

strained to the limit - tensionado ao máximo

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