strained [streɪnd] adjective 1. [forced] forzato ( f forzata) 2. [tense] teso ( f tesa) 3. [sprained - ankle, shoulder] slogato ( f slogata) [ - muscle] stirato ( f stirata) 4. [CULIN - liquid] filtrato ( f filtrata) [ - vegetables] sgocciolato ( f sgocciolata)