This is the 12569th most frequent Portuguese word.
tensas
"Tensas" means "tense" or "stressed" in English.
Here, 'tensas' refers to the physical tension or tightness in the strings.
As cordas da guitarra estão tensas e produzem um som nítido.
The guitar strings are tense and produce a sharp sound.
In this context, 'tensas' describes a situation filled with stress or conflict.
As negociações entre os dois países estão tensas, sem avanço até agora.
The negotiations between the two countries are tense, with no progress so far.
In this example, 'tensas' pertains to an emotional state of stress or unease.