taut
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taut(
tat
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not slack)
a. tenso
Keep the rope between climbers taut at all times.Mantengan tensa la soga entre los escaladores en todo momento.
You have to hold the tape measure taut if you want to measure the height correctly.Tienes que mantener tensa la cinta métrica si quieres medir bien la altura.
b. tirante
If you use toner on your face, it leaves the skin feeling taut.Si usas tonificante para la cara, sientes la piel tirante.
a. tenso
"Listen, you have to get away from here!" he said, his voice taut."Escucha, ¡tienes que escaparte de aquí!" dijo con voz tensa.
b. tirante
The taut situation in our office was furthered strained by Paul's dismissal.La situación tirante de nuestra oficina se agravó más aún con el despido de Paul.
3. (firm)
a. firme
His muscles were no longer as taut as they had been 20 years ago.Sus músculos ya no estaban tan firmes como hace 20 años.
b. de carnes prietas
He had the taut thighs of a professional cyclist.Tenía los muslos de carnes prietas de un ciclista profesional.
4. (economical)
a. conciso
The movie's taut screenplay holds your interest right to the end.El guión conciso de la película mantiene el interés hasta el final.
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