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No. 10,564 in Spanish

crispado

Tense, strained, or agitated.

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  • Él tiene un gesto crispado debido a la tensión.

    He has a tense expression due to stress.

    'Crispado' is used to describe someone whose face or demeanor is tense or strained due to emotional pressure.

  • El ambiente en la reunión estaba crispado por las discusiones.

    The atmosphere in the meeting was strained because of the arguments.

    'Crispado' is used metaphorically to characterize an environment charged with tension or conflict.

  • Mis músculos se sienten crispados después del ejercicio intenso.

    My muscles feel taut after the intense workout.

    'Crispado' is used to describe physical tension or tightness in the muscles, often caused by strenuous activity.

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