taut

[/tɔːt/]

adjective

tenso

1. stretched or pulled tight; not slack

The rope was pulled taut across the distance.

A corda foi puxada tensamente atravessando a distância.

2. showing signs of nervous tension or stress

Her taut expression revealed her anxiety.

Sua expressão tensa revelava sua ansiedade.

3. (of a ship or its rigging) in good order; well-maintained

The captain keeps a taut ship with strict discipline.

O capitão mantém um navio bem organizado com disciplina rigorosa.

4. concise and controlled; lean in style or structure

The film had a taut screenplay with no wasted scenes.

O filme tinha um roteiro conciso sem cenas desnecessárias.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tenso, esticado, firme

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

tenso, esticado, bem mantido

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

keep a taut ship - manter disciplina rigorosa

taut and trim - bem organizado e eficiente

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