tensionado
adjective
1. taut, under tension
stretched or subjected to tension
Common combinations
- cable tensionado — taut cable
- cuerda tensionada — taut rope
- El cable quedó tensionado después del arreglo.The cable was left taut after the repair.
- La cuerda está bien tensionada.The rope is properly tensioned.
- La lona quedó tensionada sobre el marco.The canvas was stretched over the frame.
2. tense, stressed
Latin America · nervous or uncomfortable because of tension
Common combinations
- ambiente tensionado — tense atmosphere
- Me sentí tensionado antes de la reunión.I felt tense before the meeting.
- El ambiente estaba tensionado durante la discusión.The atmosphere was tense during the discussion.
- La noticia dejó a todos tensionados.The news left everyone stressed.
Same root
tensionartensión