1. a weak, fragile, or barely existing connection or relationship between two people or things
The tenuous tie between the two companies dissolved after the scandal.
A ligação tênue entre as duas empresas se dissolveu após o escândalo.
2. a connection that is easily broken or difficult to maintain
They maintained only a tenuous tie despite being relatives.
Eles mantinham apenas uma ligação tênue apesar de serem parentes.