verb🔗ShareTensar, estirarTo make taut; to tauten, to tighten."The gardener taut the rope strung between the tomato plants to keep them upright. "El jardinero tensó la cuerda tendida entre las plantas de tomate para mantenerlas erguidas.actionconditiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTenso, tiranteUnder tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight."The rope holding the tent was taut, preventing it from collapsing in the wind. "La cuerda que sostenía la tienda estaba tensa, impidiendo que se derrumbara con el viento.materialphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTenso, firme, musculoso(of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body."After his rigorous training program, the athlete had a taut, toned physique. "Después de su riguroso programa de entrenamiento, el atleta tenía un físico tenso y musculoso.bodyappearancephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareConciso, tenso(of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled."The script for the play was taut, with no unnecessary scenes or dialogue, making it a fast-paced and engaging performance. "El guion de la obra era conciso, sin escenas ni diálogos innecesarios, lo que la convirtió en una actuación rápida y atractiva.musicwritingstyleliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTenso, ansiosoExperiencing anxiety or stress."Feeling stressed about the upcoming exam, Sarah was taut all morning. "Sintiéndose estresada por el próximo examen, Sarah estuvo tensa toda la mañana.mindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOrdenado, disciplinado, tenso(of a sailor, a ship, etc.) Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order."The captain ran a taut ship; everything was always clean, organized, and ran on time. "El capitán dirigía un barco ordenado; todo estaba siempre limpio, organizado y funcionaba a tiempo.nauticalsailingmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFirme, tensoStrong; uncompromising."Example Sentence: "The boss maintained a taut grip on the project, refusing to compromise on deadlines or quality." "El jefe mantuvo un control firme sobre el proyecto, negándose a comprometer los plazos o la calidad.characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading