How is the word tensão translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
tension
noun

O clima de nervosismo entre pessoas que estão em desacordo.

A climate of nervousness between people who disagree.

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  • Um pedido de desculpa sincero repara a tensão mais depressa do que desculpas engenhosas. — A sincere apology eases tension faster than clever excuses.

  • Sentiste a tensão na sala? — Did you feel the tension in the room?

  • Não aumentes a tensão com ironias. — Don't add to the tension with sarcasm.

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