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la tirantez(
tee
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rahn
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tehs
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. tightness
Lucy se puso loción para aliviar la tirantez de su piel reseca.Lucy put some lotion on to relieve the tightness of her dry skin.
b. tautness
Pedrito quedó asombrado al sentir la tirantez del vientre de su mamá embarazada.Pedrito was amazed to feel the tautness of his pregnant mom's belly.
c. tension
Tengo que templar mi guitarra pues las cuerdas han perdido tirantez.I need to tune my guitar, because the tension of the strings has gone.
2. (figurative) (pressure)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. tension (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Para todos era evidente la incómoda tirantez que existía entre Lorena y Alejandra.The uncomfortable tension that existed between Lorena and Alejandra was evident to everybody.
b. strain
Se nota la tirantez en la familia de Isa desde que sus padres decidieron divorciarse.Isa's family has been under noticeable strain since her parents decided to get a divorce.
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