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tensa

[ˈtẽ.sɐ]
adjectivefemininepl: tensas
tense, tight, taut
1. stretched or pulled tight; not loose or slack
The rope was tensa and secure.
A corda estava tensa e segura.
2. characterized by mental or emotional strain; nervous or anxious
She felt tensa before the presentation.
Ela se sentiu tensa antes da apresentação.
3. strained or difficult in nature, as a relationship or situation
The atmosphere in the room was tensa.
A atmosfera na sala estava tensa.
NYC Slang
wound up, stressed
Synonyms
esticadacontraídarígidanervosaansiosastressada
Antonyms
relaxadasoltacalmatranquila

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tensa
standard usage for physical tightness and emotional strain
Portugal
tensa
standard usage, commonly used in both contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar tensa
ficar tensa
situação tensa
relação tensa
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