tension in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for tension in the English»Spanish Dictionary

tension [Am ˈtɛnʃən, Brit ˈtɛnʃ(ə)n] N

1.1. tension C or U (of situation):

tension

tensión f

tension

tirantez f

the joke helped to relieve the tension

el chiste ayudó a aflojar la tensión

1.2. tension U (felt by person):

tension

tensión f

nervous tension

tensión nerviosa

attr tension headache

dolor de cabeza producido por la tensión

1.3. tension C (opposition):

tension

conflicto m

2. tension U:

tension (tautness)

tensión f

tension (in sewing, knitting)

tensión f

3. tension U ELEC:

tension

tensión f

high/low tension

alta/baja tensión

surface tension N U

surface tension

tensión f superficial

low-tension [ˌləʊˈtɛnʃ(ə)n] ADJ

low-tension

de baja tensión

high-tension [Am ˌhaɪˈtɛnʃən, Brit hʌɪˈtɛnʃ(ə)n] ADJ attr

high-tension

de alta tensión

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low-tension

de baja tensión

Translations for tension in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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dolor de cabeza o form cefalea tensional

tension headache

malestares de origen tensional

tension-related upsets

tensión nerviosa

nervous tension

alta tensión

high tension

alto voltaje

high tension

el síndrome premenstrual

premenstrual tension

tension in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for tension in the English»Spanish Dictionary

tension [ˈtentʃən] N no pl

tension

tensión f

high-tension ADJ

high-tension

de alta tensión

surface tension N PHYS

surface tension

tensión f superficial

premenstrual tension N

premenstrual tension

síndrome m premenstrual

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escalation of tension

escalada de la tensión

fuel tension, controversy

avivar

Translations for tension in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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nerviosidad

tension

crispación

tension

tirantez

tension

distensión

easing of tension

tension Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

escalation of tension

escalada de la tensión

the tension was growing ever stronger [or stronger and stronger]

la tensión aumentaba por momentos

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

However, the racial tension continued to be a part of the county's image into the early 1990s.

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He pointed out that if the spheres are not rotating, the tension in the tying string is measured as zero in every frame of reference.

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He added that while there was a tension between them, they did work well together.

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In some instances the specified regions contain all or part of different floristic provinces and the tension zones which occur between them.

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This conflict caused a great amount of tension between the two.

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These ensembles consist of various sizes of tension drums along with special band drums ("ogido").

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The exhibition sough to expose the tensions between the dreams of starting a new life abroad and the realities that occur alongside.

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There was also an increase in racial tension.

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Wrestlers portray villains or heroes as they follow a series of events that build tension, and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.

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Less lip tension and slower air produces lower notes.

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