Usage examples of "tensión" in Spanish with translation to English

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Había mucha tensión entre Tom y Mary. There was a lot of tension between Tom and Mary.
La enfermera usó un tensiómetro para medirme la tensión. The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.
Evite el uso prolongado de la consola. Para ayudar a prevenir la tensión ocular, dese una pausa de unos 15 minutos durante cada hora de juego. Avoid prolonged use of the console. To help prevent eye strain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.
El flujo de líquido somete al recipiente a lo que llamamos tensión tangencial. The liquid flow submits the container to what we call tangential stress.
Los especialistas pronostican que la tensión internacional incrementará. The specialist predicts international tension will build up.
La enfermera usó un esfingomanómetro para medirme la tensión. The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.
La colaboración entre esos hombres un tanto excéntricos estuvo llena de tensión y acuerdo entre ambas partes, pero al fin y al cabo, parecen haberse llevado bien. The collaboration between these somewhat eccentric men was filled with strain and compromise on both sides, but in the end they appear to have gotten on well.
Cuando estás a punto de tener exámenes, hacer pesas alivia la tensión, y es bueno además para la mente y el cuerpo. When you're about to have exams, lifting weights really does relieve stress, and it's also good for your mind and body.
La foto captó la tensión en la corte muy bien. The photo catches the tension in the court very well.
Los extremistas violentos han explotado estas tensiones dentro de una pequeña pero potente minoría de musulmanes. Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small but potent minority of Muslims.
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