What is the Spanish word for "strain"?

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

English

strain

Spanish

tensión

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "strain"

esfuerzo
cepa
tensión muscular
filtrar

Examples of how to use "strain" in Spanish

English
The rope broke under the strain.
Spanish
La cuerda se rompió bajo la tensión.
English
I feel a strain in my lower back.
Spanish
Siento una tensión en la parte baja de la espalda.
English
This task will strain our small team.
Spanish
Esta tarea pondrá a prueba a nuestro pequeño equipo.
English
She lifted the box with great strain.
Spanish
Ella levantó la caja con mucho esfuerzo.
English
The music had a familiar strain of hope.
Spanish
La música tenía una nota familiar de esperanza.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "strain" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
The rope broke under the strain.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "strain"? | Habladoo