tension

[/ˈtenʃən/]

nounfemininepl: tensões

tensão

1. the state of being stretched or strained

The tension in the rope increased as more weight was added.

A tensão na corda aumentou conforme mais peso era adicionado.

2. mental or emotional strain; stress

She felt tension building up before the presentation.

Ela sentiu a tensão aumentando antes da apresentação.

3. strained relations between people or groups

There is growing tension between the two countries.

Há uma crescente tensão entre os dois países.

4. electrical potential difference

The tension in the electrical circuit was measured in volts.

A tensão no circuito elétrico foi medida em volts.

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General Brazilian

tensão

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

tensão

standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

tensão

standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

tensão

standard usage, occasionally 'voltagem' for electrical tension

high tension

tension headache

ease the tension

mounting tension

sexual tension

break the tension

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