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tensionado

[tẽ.sio.ˈna.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: tensionados
tensioned, under tension, stressed
1. subjected to or under mechanical tension; stretched or pulled tight
The tensioned wire held the structure in place.
O fio tensionado mantinha a estrutura no lugar.
2. in a state of emotional or psychological stress; tense
He felt tensionado after the difficult meeting.
Ele se sentiu tensionado após a reunião difícil.
3. characterized by tension or strain in relationships or situations
The atmosphere was tensionado during the negotiations.
A atmosfera estava tensionada durante as negociações.
Synonyms
tensoesticadoestendidocontraídoestressadoangustiado
Antonyms
relaxadosoltodescontraídocalmotranquilo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tensionado
commonly used in both physical and emotional contexts
São Paulo
tensionado
frequently used in technical and engineering terminology
Portugal
tensionado
less common than 'tenso' or 'esticado' in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar tensionado
ficar tensionado
deixar tensionado
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