What does "tensa" mean in English?

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Spanish

tensa

English

tense

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Alternative translations of "tensa"

tight
strained
taut
nervous

Examples of how to use "tensa" in Spanish

Spanish
La situación era muy tensa.
English
The situation was very tense.
Spanish
La conversación entre ellos estaba muy tensa.
English
The conversation between them was very tense.
Spanish
La cuerda quedó tensa después del viento.
English
The rope became taut after the wind.
Spanish
Se puso tensa cuando llegó el jefe.
English
She got tense when the boss arrived.
Spanish
La atmósfera en la sala estaba tensa.
English
The atmosphere in the room was tense.

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