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How to Say "stress" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “stress” is “estrés” — use 'estrés' when referring to mental or emotional strain, pressure, or anxiety, similar to the English word 'stress' in its most common psychological sense.

estrésA2

Use 'estrés' when referring to mental or emotional strain, pressure, or anxiety, similar to the English word 'stress' in its most common psychological sense.

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acento🔊A2

Use 'acento' when talking about the way someone pronounces words, specifically the emphasis placed on a particular syllable in spoken language.

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presiónA2

Use 'presión' when referring to a mental burden or the feeling of being obligated to perform or achieve something, especially in work or academic contexts.

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tensiónB1

Use 'tensión' to describe psychological pressure or a state of nervous strain, often felt before a significant event or when dealing with a difficult situation.

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énfasisB1

Use 'énfasis' when you want to talk about the specific weight or importance given to a word, idea, or concept, either when speaking or writing.

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estrés

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Use 'estrés' when referring to mental or emotional strain, pressure, or anxiety, similar to the English word 'stress' in its most common psychological sense.

Examples

Tengo mucho estrés por los exámenes finales.

I have a lot of stress because of final exams.

acento

ah-SEN-tohaˈsento

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Use 'acento' when talking about the way someone pronounces words, specifically the emphasis placed on a particular syllable in spoken language.
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Examples

Ella tiene un acento muy fuerte de Andalucía.

She has a very strong accent from Andalusia.

Al principio no entendía su acento, pero ya me acostumbré.

At first I didn't understand his accent, but I've gotten used to it now.

El presentador habla con un acento neutro.

The presenter speaks with a neutral accent.

Using 'Tener' with Accent

To say someone has an accent, use the verb 'tener' (to have): 'Tengo acento inglés' (I have an English accent).

Possessive Accents

Mistake: “Saying 'Mi acento' instead of describing the accent.”

Correction: While you can say 'mi acento', it's much more common and natural to specify the type: 'acento español', 'acento colombiano', etc.

presión

nounA2general
Use 'presión' when referring to a mental burden or the feeling of being obligated to perform or achieve something, especially in work or academic contexts.

Examples

Siento mucha presión en el trabajo para terminar el proyecto.

I feel a lot of pressure at work to finish the project.

tensión

nounB1general
Use 'tensión' to describe psychological pressure or a state of nervous strain, often felt before a significant event or when dealing with a difficult situation.

Examples

Siento mucha tensión antes de una presentación importante.

I feel a lot of tension/stress before an important presentation.

énfasis

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Use 'énfasis' when you want to talk about the specific weight or importance given to a word, idea, or concept, either when speaking or writing.

Examples

El profesor hizo énfasis en la importancia de leer cada día.

The teacher emphasized the importance of reading every day.

Confusing 'estrés' with 'acento'

The most common mistake is confusing 'estrés' (stress/anxiety) with 'acento' (pronunciation/accent). Remember, 'estrés' is about your mental state, while 'acento' is about how words sound when spoken.

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