What is the Spanish word for "tension"?

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

English

tension

Spanish

tensión

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Alternative translations of "tension"

tirantez
voltaje
distensión

Examples of how to use "tension" in Spanish

English
A great tension filled the quiet room.
Spanish
Una gran tensión llenaba la habitación tranquila.
English
The room filled with tension before the meeting.
Spanish
La habitación se llenó de tensión antes de la reunión.
English
I felt tension between the two friends.
Spanish
Sentí tensión entre los dos amigos.
English
There was tension during the final exam.
Spanish
Hubo tensión durante el examen final.
English
Deep breathing can reduce tension and worry.
Spanish
La respiración profunda puede reducir la tensión y la preocupación.

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