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to squeeze
01
apretar, exprimir
to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Ejemplos
The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently.
El niño pequeño intentó exprimir la pasta de dientes en el cepillo de dientes por sí mismo.
02
exprimir, estrujar
to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Ejemplos
I squeezed the teabag to release the flavors into the hot water.
Apreté la bolsita de té para liberar los sabores en el agua caliente.
03
apretar, abrazar fuertemente
to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Ejemplos
The couple squeezed each other tightly, reveling in their reunion after a long separation.
La pareja se apretó fuertemente, disfrutando de su reencuentro después de una larga separación.
04
presionar, agobiar
to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Ejemplos
Excessive student loan debt can squeeze recent graduates, limiting their financial freedom.
La excesiva deuda de préstamos estudiantiles puede apretar a los graduados recientes, limitando su libertad financiera.
05
colarse, escurrirse
to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
Ejemplos
The hiker squeezed between the narrow rocks to continue along the trail.
El excursionista se apretó entre las rocas estrechas para continuar por el sendero.
06
apretar, exprimir
to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
Ejemplos
The plumber squeezed the pipes into the tight space behind the wall.
El fontanero apretó las tuberías en el espacio estrecho detrás de la pared.
07
sacar con esfuerzo, arrancar
to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty
Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
Ejemplos
The negotiator skillfully squeezed concessions from the opposing party during the business deal.
El negociador obtuvo hábilmente concesiones de la parte contraria durante el trato comercial.
Squeeze
01
a close or affectionate hug
Ejemplos
A quick squeeze conveyed comfort without words.
02
the action of firmly gripping or pressing something
Ejemplos
She felt a squeeze on her arm from the crowded train.
03
an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power
Ejemplos
Investors applied a squeeze to increase shareholder returns.
04
a push into or through a tight or confined space
Ejemplos
A squeeze into the crowded elevator was unavoidable.
05
a wringing action
Ejemplos
The mechanic gave a squeeze to the hose to check for leaks.
06
Mi media naranja, Mi amorcito
a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
SlangEjemplos
He brought his squeeze to the party last night.
Él trajo a su pareja a la fiesta anoche.
07
a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers
Ejemplos
The manufacturer experienced a profit squeeze due to higher raw material prices.
08
a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise
Ejemplos
Consumers felt the squeeze as borrowing money became more expensive.
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