Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
estresante
Pronunciation
IPA/estɾeˈsante/
Meaning
- adjectivestressful
Example
Este examen fue estresante.
This exam was stressful.
More examples
La situación fue estresante por los plazos tan cortos.
The situation was stressful because the deadlines were so short.
Core concept
Constant pressure that prevents relaxation.
Common phrases
situación estresante
stressful situation
trabajo estresante
stressful work
día estresante
stressful day
Similar words
estresado: Feels anxious and worn down by ongoing stress, with difficulty relaxing.
agobiante: Creates an oppressive, suffocating atmosphere that feels hard to breathe in.
tenso: Produces a taut, strained atmosphere marked by nervous tension.
agotador: Causes deep physical and mental exhaustion after sustained activity.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para cosas o momentos que provocan nerviosismo, sobrecarga o dificultad para relajarse.
Word origin
Formed from estrés (ultimately from English stress) with the productive suffix -ante, which turns the root into an adjective meaning 'causing stress'.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are trabajo, situación and examen (un trabajo estresante, una situación estresante), so pair estresante with those nouns rather than directly labeling a person.