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to press
01
presionar
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
Ejemplos
He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.
Presionó su pie en el acelerador para aumentar la velocidad del coche.
The athlete pressed her body against the wall, preparing for the starting signal.
La atleta presionó su cuerpo contra la pared, preparándose para la señal de inicio.
02
prensar, exprimir
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
Ejemplos
She pressed the oranges to extract fresh juice for breakfast.
Ella exprimió las naranjas para extraer jugo fresco para el desayuno.
The chef pressed the lemons to obtain the tangy juice for the recipe.
El chef exprimió los limones para obtener el jugo ácido para la receta.
03
planchar, prensar
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
Ejemplos
She pressed her dress to remove the wrinkles before attending the event.
Ella planchó su vestido para quitar las arrugas antes de asistir al evento.
The tailor pressed the seams of the suit jacket to give it a crisp and polished look.
El sastre planchó las costuras de la chaqueta para darle un aspecto impecable y pulido.
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
He pressed the barbell overhead, focusing on his shoulder muscles.
Él presionó la barra por encima de la cabeza, enfocándose en los músculos de sus hombros.
The athlete pressed the kettlebell above his head in a controlled motion.
El atleta presionó la kettlebell por encima de su cabeza en un movimiento controlado.
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
Press the button to start the machine.
Presiona el botón para encender la máquina.
He pressed the switch to turn off the lights.
Él presionó el interruptor para apagar las luces.
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
He pressed his boss for a promotion, citing his accomplishments and dedication to the company.
Él presionó a su jefe para un ascenso, citando sus logros y dedicación a la empresa.
The reporters pressed the politician for answers regarding the controversial decision.
Los periodistas presionaron al político para obtener respuestas sobre la decisión controvertida.
07
presionar, empujar
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
Ejemplos
He pressed the lever down to activate the machine and start the process.
Presionó la palanca para activar la máquina y comenzar el proceso.
The strong current pressed the boat against the rocks, making it difficult to maneuver.
La fuerte corriente presionó el barco contra las rocas, lo que dificultó la maniobra.
08
prensar, aplastar
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
Ejemplos
The children pressed flowers between the pages of a heavy book.
Los niños presionaron flores entre las páginas de un libro pesado.
Archivists and historians may press important documents to prevent further damage and ensuring their readability.
Los archiveros e historiadores pueden prensar documentos importantes para evitar más daños y garantizar su legibilidad.
09
prensar, comprimir
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
Ejemplos
The vinyl record was pressed using a hydraulic press, which molded the vinyl into the desired shape and size.
El disco de vinilo se prensó utilizando una prensa hidráulica, que moldeó el vinilo en la forma y tamaño deseados.
The book publisher decided to expand its operations and start pressing CDs alongside printed materials.
El editor de libros decidió expandir sus operaciones y comenzar a prensar CD junto con materiales impresos.
10
apretujarse, agolparse
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
Ejemplos
The fans pressed against the barricades, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrity.
Los fans se apretujaban contra las barricadas, ansiosos por vislumbrar a su celebridad favorita.
As the concert started, the crowd pressed forward, trying to get closer to the stage.
Cuando comenzó el concierto, la multitud se apretó hacia adelante, tratando de acercarse al escenario.
11
presionar, insistir
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
Ejemplos
The friend pressed a gift on him, insisting that he accept it as a token of their friendship.
El amigo le presionó con un regalo, insistiendo en que lo aceptara como símbolo de su amistad.
The parents pressed their advice on their teenage daughter.
Los padres presionaron su consejo sobre su hija adolescente.
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 activist group held a gathering to press their demands for stricter environmental regulations.
El grupo activista realizó una reunión para presionar por sus demandas de regulaciones ambientales más estrictas.
The politician continued to press his point during the debate.
El político continuó presionando su punto durante el debate.
Press
01
a cupboard or closet designed for hanging or storing garments
Ejemplos
She kept her coats in the large wooden press.
The linen press in the hallway stored fresh sheets.
02
prensa, máquina de imprimir
a machine used for printing or pressing materials
Ejemplos
They used an old-fashioned press to print the posters by hand.
Usaron una prensa anticuada para imprimir los carteles a mano.
The press was running nonstop to print the daily newspaper.
La prensa funcionaba sin parar para imprimir el periódico diario.
03
prensa
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
Ejemplos
He gave an interview to the press about his new book.
Dio una entrevista a la prensa sobre su nuevo libro.
The press covered the event extensively, with multiple stories published.
La prensa cubrió el evento extensamente, con múltiples historias publicadas.
04
the action of applying physical pressure to an object or surface
Ejemplos
He gave the dough a firm press to flatten it evenly.
The iron requires a steady press to remove wrinkles.
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
The press requires strong shoulders and core stability.
El press requiere hombros fuertes y estabilidad central.
She added the press to her workout routine for upper body strength.
Ella añadió el press a su rutina de ejercicios para la fuerza de la parte superior del cuerpo.
06
a mechanical device used to shape, cut, or compress materials
Ejemplos
The factory installed a new hydraulic press for shaping metal sheets.
Juice is extracted using an industrial fruit press.
07
a device used to prevent rackets from warping
Ejemplos
After use, he placed the tennis racket in the press.
Wooden rackets must stay in the press to maintain their shape.
08
a tightly packed group of individuals, often in a public or media setting
Ejemplos
The press of people at the concert made it hard to move.
Reporters formed a press around the celebrity.
09
prensa, imprenta
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
Ejemplos
The press was running nonstop to meet the tight deadline.
La prensa funcionaba sin parar para cumplir con el plazo ajustado.
A malfunction in the press caused a delay in the magazine ’s release.
Un mal funcionamiento en la prensa causó un retraso en el lanzamiento de la revista.
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