What is the Spanish word for "tightness"?

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

English

tightness

Spanish

tensión

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Alternative translations of "tightness"

apretura
estrechez
firmeza
rigidez

Examples of how to use "tightness" in Spanish

English
I felt a tightness in my chest.
Spanish
Sentí una opresión en el pecho.
English
I felt a tightness in my chest suddenly.
Spanish
De repente, sentí una opresión en el pecho.
English
The tightness of the lid kept water inside.
Spanish
La presión de la tapa mantenía el agua dentro.
English
She noticed tightness in her new shoes.
Spanish
Ella notó una sensación de tensión en sus zapatos nuevos.
English
After running, he complained about muscle tightness.
Spanish
Después de correr, se quejó de tensión muscular.

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