tenses (reflexive verb, third person singular present indicative of 'tensar')
1. to become tense; to tighten or become rigid
The rope tenses when pulled.
A corda tensa-se quando é puxada.
2. to become emotionally or mentally strained
She tenses up when nervous.
Ela tensa-se quando fica nervosa.
3. to become stretched or tight (physical or abstract)
The atmosphere tenses as the argument escalates.
A atmosfera tensa-se conforme a discussão escalada.
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