tension

US /ˈten.ʃən/
UK /ˈten.ʃən/
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1.

tensione

the state of being stretched tight

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The tension in the rope was immense.
La tensione nella corda era immensa.
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Adjust the string tension on the guitar.
Regola la tensione delle corde sulla chitarra.
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tightnesstautnessstrainstress
2.

tensione, stress

mental or emotional strain

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There was a lot of tension in the room before the announcement.
C'era molta tensione nella stanza prima dell'annuncio.
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He felt the tension building up in his shoulders.
Sentiva la tensione accumularsi nelle sue spalle.
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stressstrainanxietypressureapprehensionuneasenervousnessworrydistressagitationexcitementsuspenseanticipation
3.

tensione, attrito

a relationship between people or groups that is difficult or unfriendly

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There's a lot of tension between the two rival teams.
C'è molta tensione tra le due squadre rivali.
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The political tension in the region is escalating.
La tensione politica nella regione sta aumentando.
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frictionconflicthostilityantagonismdiscordstrifedisagreementdisputerivalry
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surface tension