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to pinch
01
pellizcar, asir
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
Example
He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.
Tuvo que pellizcarse el puente de la nariz para aliviar el creciente dolor de cabeza.
The chef instructed the students to pinch the edges of the pastry to create a decorative pattern.
El chef instruyó a los estudiantes a pellizcar los bordes de la masa para crear un patrón decorativo.
02
comprimir, presionar
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
Transitive: to pinch one's lips
Example
He pinched his lips as he listened to the bad news.
Comprimió los labios mientras escuchaba las malas noticias.
The child pinched her lips, feeling nervous before the performance.
La niña comprimió los labios, sintiéndose nerviosa antes de la actuación.
03
apretar, oprimir
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
Example
The tight shoes were pinching her toes, causing discomfort throughout the day.
Los zapatos ajustados le estaban oprimiendo los dedos del pie, causando incomodidad durante todo el día.
The biting cold wind pinched their cheeks as they walked through the winter storm.
El viento helado y cortante oprimió sus mejillas mientras caminaban a través de la tormenta invernal.
04
pellizcar, despunta
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
Transitive: to pinch the tips of a plant
Example
To encourage a more compact shape, she regularly pinches the tips of her potted geraniums.
Para fomentar una forma más compacta, ella regularmente despuntan las puntas de sus geranios en macetas.
The florist pinched the ends of the rose stems to encourage lateral growth and more blooms.
El florista pellizcó los extremos de los tallos de las rosas para fomentar el crecimiento lateral y más flores.
Example
I realized that someone had pinched my pen from my desk.
She pinched a few candies from the jar without her mother noticing.
06
detener, arrestar
to take someone into custody
Transitive: to pinch sb
InformalExample
The police pinched him for shoplifting at the supermarket.
La policía lo detuvo por robo en el supermercado.
They pinched the suspect after he tried to flee the scene of the crime.
Detuvieron al sospechoso después de que intentó huir de la escena del crimen.
Pinch
01
pellizco
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
Example
The doctor performed a skin elasticity test by giving the patient 's forearm a gentle pinch.
El doctor realizó una prueba de elasticidad de la piel pellizcando suavemente el antebrazo del paciente.
He used a pinch to pick up the tiny thread from the floor.
Él usó un pellizco para recoger el pequeño hilo del suelo.
02
pizca, pellizco
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
Example
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Añade una pizca de sal para realzar el sabor del plato.
He sprinkled a pinch of cinnamon on top of his coffee.
Espolvoreó una pizca de canela sobre su café.
03
arresto, detención
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
pizca
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
Example
The crab gave a quick pinch with its claws when she tried to pick it up.
El cangrejo dio un rápido pellizco con sus garras cuando ella intentó recogerlo.
He felt a sharp pinch as he accidentally caught his finger in the door hinge.
Sintió un agudo pellizco cuando accidentalmente atrapó su dedo en la bisagra de la puerta.
05
emergencia, crisis
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
06
pellizco, apretón
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
Example
The toddler cried when she experienced a pinch in her hand from the toy.
La niña lloró cuando sintió un pellizco en su mano por el juguete.
The pinch on her toe came from accidentally stepping on a small object.
El apretón en su dedo del pie vino de pisar accidentalmente un objeto pequeño.
07
apuro, aprieto
a painful or straitened circumstance
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