What is the Spanish word for "tense"?

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English

tense

Spanish

tiempo verbal

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Alternative translations of "tense"

tenso
tirante

Examples of how to use "tense" in Spanish

English
What is the future tense of this verb?
Spanish
¿Cuál es el tiempo futuro de este verbo?
English
This book explains the past tense clearly.
Spanish
Este libro explica claramente el tiempo pasado.
English
Which tense should I use here?
Spanish
¿Qué tiempo debería usar aquí?
English
The future tense describes upcoming actions.
Spanish
El tiempo futuro describe acciones próximas.
English
Her shoulders showed tense before the exam.
Spanish
Sus hombros mostraban tensión antes del examen.

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