uptight

uptight(
uhp
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tayt
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(tense)
a. nervioso
Tom was very uptight this morning waiting for his results.Tom estaba muy nervioso esta mañana esperando los resultados.
b. tenso
Brandon's mother gets uptight every time he goes into the boxing ring.La mamá de Brandon se pone tensa cada vez que él entra al cuadrilátero.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(prudish)
a. estrecho
Charlie complained to his therapist that his wife was very uptight about sex.Charlie se quejó a su terapeuta de que su esposa era muy estrecha con respecto al sexo.
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