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to pinch
01
pellizcar, apretar
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 pellizcar el puente de la nariz para aliviar el dolor de cabeza creciente.
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
apretar, fruncir
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.
Él apretó los labios al escuchar las malas noticias.
The child pinched her lips, feeling nervous before the performance.
La niña apretó sus labios, sintiéndose nerviosa antes de la actuación.
03
pellizcar, apretar
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 apretados pellizcaban sus dedos, causando molestias durante todo el día.
The biting cold wind pinched their cheeks as they walked through the winter storm.
El viento gélido pellizcaba sus mejillas mientras caminaban por la tormenta invernal.
04
pellizcar, podar
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 pellizca regularmente las puntas de sus geranios en maceta.
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.
Me di cuenta de que alguien había robado mi bolígrafo de mi escritorio.
She pinched a few candies from the jar without her mother noticing.
Ella tomó unos cuantos dulces del tarro sin que su madre se diera cuenta.
06
detener, agarrar
to take someone into custody
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to pinch sb
InformalExample
The police pinched him for shoplifting at the supermarket.
La policía lo detuvo por robar en el supermercado.
They pinched the suspect after he tried to flee the scene of the crime.
Ellos detuvieron al sospechoso después de que intentara 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 médico realizó una prueba de elasticidad de la piel dando un suave pellizco en el antebrazo del paciente.
He used a pinch to pick up the tiny thread from the floor.
Usó un pellizco para recoger el hilo pequeño 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
pellizco, captura
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 pellizco rápido con sus pinzas cuando ella intentó levantarlo.
He felt a sharp pinch as he accidentally caught his finger in the door hinge.
Sintió un pellizco agudo cuando accidentalmente atrapó su dedo en la bisagra de la puerta.
05
aprieto, situación crítica
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.
El niño pequeño lloró cuando sintió un pellizco en la mano por el juguete.
The pinch on her toe came from accidentally stepping on a small object.
El pellizco en su dedo del pie vino de pisar accidentalmente un objeto pequeño.
07
pellizco, aprieto
a painful or straitened circumstance
