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to press
01
presionar
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
Ejemplos
The worker presses the stamp onto the document to mark it as received.
El trabajador presiona el sello sobre el documento para marcarlo como recibido.
02
prensar, exprimir
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
Ejemplos
He pressed the grapes to make homemade wine.
Él exprimió las uvas para hacer vino casero.
03
planchar, prensar
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
Ejemplos
He pressed the tablecloth to make it smooth and wrinkle-free for the dinner party.
Él planchó el mantel para dejarlo liso y sin arrugas para la cena.
04
levantar, empujar
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Transitive: to press a weight to a direction
Ejemplos
The weightlifter showcased his strength by pressing a heavy barbell overhead.
El levantador de pesas mostró su fuerza al presionar una pesada barra por encima de su cabeza.
05
presionar, pulsar
to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device
Ejemplos
The mechanic pressed the lever to lift the car.
El mecánico presionó la palanca para levantar el coche.
06
presionar, insistir
to try very hard to persuade someone to do something
Ditransitive: to press sb to do sth
Transitive: to press sb for sth
Ejemplos
The customer pressed the customer service representative for a refund due to the faulty product.
El cliente presionó al representante de servicio al cliente para obtener un reembolso debido al producto defectuoso.
07
presionar, empujar
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
Ejemplos
The bulldozer pressed the heavy debris aside, clearing the path for the construction workers.
La excavadora presionó los escombros pesados a un lado, despejando el camino para los trabajadores de la construcción.
08
prensar, aplastar
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
Ejemplos
Scientists press plants, insects, or animal parts to preserve them for scientific research, documentation, or museum displays.
Los científicos prensan plantas, insectos o partes de animales para preservarlos para investigación científica, documentación o exhibiciones en museos.
09
prensar, comprimir
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
Ejemplos
In the automotive industry, car panels are often pressed from sheets of metal to form the body of the vehicle.
En la industria automotriz, los paneles de los automóviles a menudo se prensan a partir de láminas de metal para formar la carrocería del vehículo.
10
apretujarse, agolparse
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
Ejemplos
People from all around the city pressed into the park to witness the fireworks display.
Gente de toda la ciudad se apretó en el parque para presenciar el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales.
11
presionar, insistir
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
Ejemplos
He pressed a job offer on his friend, highlighting the benefits.
Él presionó a su amigo para que aceptara una oferta de trabajo, destacando los beneficios.
12
insistir, presionar
to insist on a demand, claim, point, etc. by asserting, advocating, or emphasizing it forcefully
Transitive: to press a demand or claim
Ejemplos
The employee pressed his claim for promotion, presenting a strong case based on his accomplishments and skills.
El empleado presionó su reclamo de ascenso, presentando un caso sólido basado en sus logros y habilidades.
Press
01
prensa
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
Ejemplos
The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues.
02
a cupboard or closet designed for hanging or storing garments
Ejemplos
He opened the press to find his suit neatly hung.
03
prensa, máquina de imprimir
a machine used for printing or pressing materials
Ejemplos
The factory invested in a new press to increase printing speed.
La fábrica invirtió en una nueva prensa para aumentar la velocidad de impresión.
04
the action of applying physical pressure to an object or surface
Ejemplos
The artist added a light press with her hand to shape the clay.
05
press, empuje
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
Ejemplos
Coaches emphasize proper form and control in the press.
Los entrenadores enfatizan la forma y el control adecuados en el press.
06
a mechanical device used to shape, cut, or compress materials
Ejemplos
He operated the press carefully to avoid damaging the material.
07
a device used to prevent rackets from warping
Ejemplos
The sports shop demonstrated the press for old-style rackets.
08
a tightly packed group of individuals, often in a public or media setting
Ejemplos
A press of shoppers filled the store on Black Friday.
09
prensa, imprenta
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
Ejemplos
The press produced thousands of posters for the event.
La prensa produjo miles de carteles para el evento.
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