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estresante

es-tre-SAN-te/estɾeˈsante/

“estresante” means “stressful” in Spanish (causing mental or emotional strain).

stressful

Also: taxing, nerve-wracking
Adjectivem or fA2
A person sitting at a desk overflowing with large piles of paper, holding their head in their hands.

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Tengo un trabajo muy estresante.

A1

I have a very stressful job.

Planear una boda es muy estresante para muchas parejas.

A2

Planning a wedding is very stressful for many couples.

Vivir en el centro de la ciudad puede ser estresante por el ruido.

B1

Living in the city center can be stressful because of the noise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • agobiante (overwhelming)
  • agotador (exhausting)

Antonyms

  • relajante (relaxing)
  • tranquilo (calm/peaceful)

Common Collocations

  • ritmo estresante – stressful pace
  • situación estresante – stressful situation
  • día estresante – stressful day

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estresante" in Spanish:

nerve-wracking→stressful→taxing→

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Quick Quiz: estresante

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'My job is stressful'?

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👥 Word Family▼
estrés(stress) — Noun
estresar(to stress someone out) — Verb
estresado(stressed (feeling)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Adapted from the English word 'stress', which comes from Old French 'estresse' (narrowness/oppression), ultimately from the Latin 'strictus' (tight/drawn together).

First recorded: 20th century (modern adaptation)

Cognates (Related words)

English: stressfulFrench: stressant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'estresante' to describe a person?

Yes, but only if that person makes *other* people feel stressed. If you say 'Él es estresante,' you mean he is a stressful person to be around.

What is the difference between 'estresante' and 'agobiante'?

'Estresante' is general stress. 'Agobiante' is more intense, meaning 'overwhelming' or 'suffocating,' like when you have too much to do and no time.

Does 'estresante' change for feminine nouns?

No. Words ending in -ante (like interesante, importante, or estresante) are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.