tense
gb/tˈɛns/ us/tˈɛns/
A2
Inglés
~ 1800
feszült, feszes, megfeszült, igeidő, megfeszít, megfeszül
B1
1
feszült
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels tense
She felt tense before giving her speech.
Feszültnek érezte magát, mielőtt megtartotta a beszédét.
The atmosphere in the room was tense after the argument.
A vita után feszült volt a légkör a szobában.
He looked tense as he waited for the results.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel tense before a test.
Dolgozat előtt feszültnek érzem magam.
The room is tense after the fight.
A veszekedés után feszült a hangulat a szobában.
He is tense when he talks to his boss.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tense' with 'tight' when talking about feelings. 'Tense' is about emotional or mental stress, not physical tightness.
Significado
Feeling nervous or worried
Colocaciones
tense atmosphere
|feel tense
|tense situation
|look tense
Sinónimos
anxious (Often implies worry about something specific or in the future.)
Antónimos
relaxed (Describes a state of calmness and ease, the opposite of tense.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Feeling worried, nervous, or unable to relax.
Experiencing or showing mental strain, anxiety, or nervousness.
B1
2
feszes
B2
megfeszült
B2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is tense
The rope was tense under the weight.
A súly alatt feszesre húzódott a kötél.
Her muscles were tense from holding the heavy bag.
Megfeszültek az izmai a nehéz táska tartásától.
He kept his body tense during the exercise.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The rope is tense.
A kötél feszes.
My legs are tense after running.
Futás után feszesek a lábizmaim.
His arms are tense when he lifts weights.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'tight' for clothing. 'Tense' is usually for muscles, ropes, or situations, not clothes.
Significado
Stretched tight or stiff
Colocaciones
tense muscles
|tense body
|tense rope
Sinónimos
taut (Focuses on being physically pulled tight.)
Antónimos
slack (Describes something that is loose or not tight.)
Temas
physical
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Pulled tight and not loose.
Stretched so as to be taut or rigid; not slack.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
TECHNICAL
3
igeidő
B1
In English, the past tense often ends in -ed.
Az angolban a múlt idő gyakran -ed-re végződik.
The teacher explained how to use the present tense correctly.
A tanár elmagyarázta, hogyan kell helyesen használni a jelen időt.
Future tense is less common in some languages.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We use past tense for yesterday.
A tegnapi dolgokról múlt időben beszélünk.
Present tense means now.
A jelen idő a mostra utal.
Future tense means later.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'tense' with 'time'. Tense is about verb form, not actual clock time.
Significado
Verb form showing time
Colocaciones
present tense
|past tense
|future tense
Sinónimos
verb form (A broader term that can include aspects beyond time.)
Antónimos
aspect (A related grammatical category that shows how an action extends over time rather than when it occurs.)
Temas
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
Definición
The form of a verb that shows when something happens (past, present, future).
A grammatical category that expresses time reference in a verb, such as past, present, or future.
VERBO
B1
4
Patrón de uso:
to tense [something]
She tensed her shoulders before lifting the box.
Megfeszítette a vállát, mielőtt felemelte a dobozt.
His jaw tensed when he heard the bad news.
Megfeszült az állkapcsa, amikor meghallotta a rossz hírt.
The rope tensed as the weight increased.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I tense my arms when I lift heavy things.
Megfeszítem a karjaimat, amikor nehéz dolgokat emelek.
He tenses his face when angry.
Megfeszíti az arcizmait, amikor dühös.
The rope tenses when we pull it.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'stretch'. 'Tense' means to make tight, not to lengthen.
Significado
Make tight or rigid
Colocaciones
tense muscles
|tense up
Sinónimos
tighten (A more general term for making something tighter; not limited to physical or emotional contexts.)
Antónimos
loosen (Means to make less tight physically.)
Temas
physical
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make something tight, or to become tight.
To make something tight or taut, or to become tight or taut.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
tense
AFI
GB/tˈɛns/
US/tˈɛns/
Sílabas y acento
tense (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tense)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: tense
- Comparative: tenser
- Superlative: tensest
Noun
- Base: tense
- Plural: tense, tenses
Verb
- Base: tense
- 3rd Person Singular: tenses
- Present Participle: tensing
- Past: tensed
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
in the past tense
1/ˈɪn ðə pˈæst tˈɛns/
fixed phrase
technical
Using verbs for past time
Using a verb form that shows something happened before now.
Ejemplos
- You should write this story in the past tense.
- He spoke in the past tense about his old job.
tense up
1/tˈɛns ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Suddenly become tight or stiff
To suddenly make your body or mind tight because you are nervous, afraid, or ready for action.
Ejemplos
- She tensed up when she saw the snake.
- I always tense up before an exam.