This is the 1207th most frequent Spanish word.
tensión
Tensión: Tension; a state of mental or emotional strain, stress, or pressure.
In this sentence, 'tensión' refers to the strained and stressed relationship or atmosphere between the teams, indicating emotional or situational pressure.
La tensión entre los dos equipos era palpable.
The tension between the two teams was palpable.
Here, 'tensión' is used in the context of physical force, describing the tightness or tautness applied to the strings of the instrument.
Ajusté la tensión de las cuerdas de la guitarra.
I adjusted the tension of the guitar strings.
In this example, 'tensión' refers to blood pressure, a specific medical term used to describe the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.