estrés
/esˈtɾes/masculine
The English word 'stress' is translated into Spanish as estrés.
The noun estrés refers to emotional pressure. You can use the phrase sufrir de estrés to say that someone is suffering from stress. While estrés is the standard term for the feeling, you can also use presión to convey the idea of stress when referring specifically to the pressure caused by demanding situations.
Meaning: emotional pressure (noun)
Which one should you use?
While estrés is the common term for emotional pressure, tensión may be used in formal settings to express stress. tensionar or tensar may be used when referring to applying force or causing strain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term lío is an informal word used in some regions, particularly in Spain, to describe a stressful situation or a mess.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
estrés is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈtɾes/
Did you know?
- While 'stress' in English can refer to linguistic emphasis, in Spanish, the word estrés is strictly reserved for psychological or physical pressure and cannot be used for word emphasis.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a common way to relieve estrés is through a sobremesa, the tradition of staying at the table long after a meal to talk.
- The Spanish word estrés is a direct loanword borrowed from the English word 'stress'.
Examples in context
- Siempre estoy bajo estrés.I'm always under stress.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are under stress using estrés.Tatoeba #1827695 by marcelostockle, translation #66121 by CM
- Ella sufre de estrés crónico.She suffers from chronic stress.This sentence is useful for describing someone who suffers from chronic stress using estrés.Tatoeba #10095130 by manufrutos, translation #10089749 by sundown
- Ella no puede manejar el estrés.She is unable to cope with stress.This sentence is useful for discussing the ability to cope with stress using estrés.Tatoeba #1406562 by marcelostockle, translation #311014 by CK
- Trabajo bajo mucho estrés últimamente.I've been working under a lot of stress lately.
- El examen final me produce mucha tensión.The final exam causes me a lot of stress.
- El jefe está ejerciendo mucha presión sobre mí.The boss is putting a lot of pressure on me.
- Me siento agobiado con tantas responsabilidades.I feel stressed with so many responsibilities.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about their busy week.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿tienes mucho estrés en la oficina?Alejandro, do you have a lot of stress at the office?
- AlejandroSí, este proyecto me causa mucho estrés.Yes, this project causes me a lot of stress.
- SofíaDeberías descansar para evitar el estrés.You should rest to avoid stress.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía, voy a relajarme.You're right, Sofia, I'm going to relax.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stress” translations and entries estrés, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estrés, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
