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feminine

/tenˈsjon/

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Translation

tension

Word origin

From Latin tensio ('a stretching'), from tendere ('to stretch').

Origin
Latin
Root
tensio
English cognates
tension, tense

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltensiones

Examples

mucha .

There was a lot of tension in the meeting.

.

The tension between the two countries is rising.

.

The doctor took my blood pressure this morning.

mucha .

I feel a lot of tension in my shoulders.

¿ ?

Do you have high or low blood pressure?

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This word is part of lesson 45.