tesos

tesos

"Tesos" in Portuguese can mean "broke" (without money) or "stiff" (rigid).

Here, 'tesos' is used figuratively to denote tension or being startled, illustrating an emotional state.

Eles ficaram tesos ao ouvir o barulho estranho na noite.

They became tense upon hearing the strange noise at night.

Here, 'tesos' is used to mean 'broke' or out of money, describing a lack of financial resources.

Estamos tesos de dinheiro após as despesas do mês.

We are broke after this month's expenses.

In this sentence, 'tesos' describes the cables being tight or taut, indicating their physical state.

Os cabos do equipamento estavam tesos, garantindo uma conexão firme.

The cables of the equipment were tight, ensuring a firm connection.