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"Presiones" is a form of "presionar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to put pressure on". "Tensión" is a noun which is often translated as "tension". Learn more about the difference between "presiones" and "tensión" below.
presionar(
preh
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syoh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to compel)
a. to put pressure on
Tenemos que presionar a las autoridades para que provean más seguridad.We need to put pressure on the authorities to provide more security.
b. to pressure (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La guerrilla presiona a los campesinos para que salgan de sus tierras.The guerrillas are pressuring farmers to leave their lands.
c. to pressurize (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La junta directiva presionó al presidente de la corporación para que renunciara.The Board of Directors pressurized the corporation's CEO to resign.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
la tensión(
tehn
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (medicine)
a. blood pressure
Noté que tenía la tensión baja, así que me tomé un refresco.I noticed my blood pressure was low so I drank a soda.
3. (anxiety)
a. voltage
Al subir la tensión de repente, saltaron los plomos.When the voltage suddenly went up, the fuses blew.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (tenseness)
a. tension
Hay mucha tensión entre los hermanos sobre la herencia.There's a lot of tension between the brothers and sisters over the inheritance.
