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tensión

/tenˈsjon/, [t̪ẽnˈsjõn]

tension, voltage

Noun tensión f (plural tensiones)

  1. tension, tenseness, stress, strain
  2. voltage

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Examples

  • ¡Peligro! Alta tensión.

    Danger! High voltage.

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  • El flujo de líquido somete al recipiente a lo que llamamos tensión tangencial.

    The liquid flow submits the container to what we call tangential stress.

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  • La colaboración entre esos hombres un tanto excéntricos estuvo llena de tensión y acuerdo entre ambas partes, pero al fin y al cabo, parecen haberse llevado bien.

    The collaboration between these somewhat eccentric men was filled with strain and compromise on both sides, but in the end they appear to have gotten on well.

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  • La enfermera usó un tensiómetro para medirme la tensión.

    The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.

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  • La enfermera usó un esfingomanómetro para medirme la tensión.

    The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.

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  • Evite el uso prolongado de la consola. Para ayudar a prevenir la tensión ocular, dese una pausa de unos 15 minutos durante cada hora de juego.

    Avoid prolonged use of the console. To help prevent eye strain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

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  • Cuando estás a punto de tener exámenes, hacer pesas alivia la tensión, y es bueno además para la mente y el cuerpo.

    When you're about to have exams, lifting weights really does relieve stress, and it's also good for your mind and body.

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  • Había mucha tensión entre Tom y Mary.

    There was a lot of tension between Tom and Mary.

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  • Los letreros donde dice "alta tensión" frecuentemente son amarillos.

    Signs that say "high voltage" are often yellow.

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  • María se dio cuenta de que su chiste había provocado tensión en Tom.

    Maria realised that her joke had caused Tom stress.

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