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tense
01
teso, nervoso
physically or mentally strained, often due to stress, anxiety, or anticipation
Example
His muscles were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
The atmosphere in the room grew tense as they waited for the final exam results.
He became tense whenever his boss entered the room, fearing criticism.
02
teso, rigido
taut or rigid; stretched tight
03
teso
(of a speech sound) characterized by relatively tight or strained tongue muscles during the pronunciation
Example
The vowel in the word was identified as a tense sound.
Many German vowels require a more tense pronunciation compared to their English equivalents.
Tense
01
tempo
(grammar) a form of the verb that indicates the time or duration of the action or state of the verb
What is "tense"?
Tense is a grammatical feature that shows the time of an action or event in a sentence. It indicates whether something happens in the past, present, or future. For example, the word "walked" shows past action, while "walk" shows present action, and "will walk" indicates future action. Tense helps listeners or readers understand when an action takes place, allowing for clearer communication about time.
to tense
01
aver tensione
to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy
1.1
tendere, tesare
to become nervous, anxious, or uneasy
02
tendere, allentare
increase the tension on
03
tensionare, stirare
become stretched or tense or taut
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His muscles were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
The atmosphere in the room grew tense as they waited for the final exam results.
He became tense whenever his boss entered the room, fearing criticism.
She felt tense before her presentation, worrying about forgetting her lines.
The situation remained tense as negotiations between the two parties stalled.
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