What is the Portuguese word for "strain"?

Learn how to say "strain" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

strain

Portuguese

tensão

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Examples of how to use "strain" in Portuguese

English
The rope broke under the strain.
Portuguese
A corda quebrou sob a tensão.
English
I feel a strain in my lower back.
Portuguese
Sinto uma tensão na minha parte inferior das costas.
English
This task will strain our small team.
Portuguese
Esta tarefa vai sobrecarregar nossa pequena equipe.
English
She lifted the box with great strain.
Portuguese
Ela levantou a caixa com grande esforço.
English
The music had a familiar strain of hope.
Portuguese
A música tinha uma nota familiar de esperança.
English
Try not to strain your eyes reading.
Portuguese
Tente não forçar seus olhos ao ler.

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The rope broke under the strain.

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