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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 stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
La pelota antiestrés proporcionó alivio mientras la apretaba durante una reunión tensa.
He gently squeezed her hand to convey comfort and reassurance.
Él apretó suavemente su mano para transmitir consuelo y tranquilidad.
02
exprimir, estrujar
to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Ejemplos
She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice for the recipe.
Ella exprimió el limón para extraer el jugo de la receta.
He squeezed the sponge to remove excess water before cleaning the countertop.
Él exprimió la esponja para eliminar el exceso de agua antes de limpiar la encimera.
03
apretar, abrazar fuertemente
to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Ejemplos
She squeezed her child tightly, showering them with love and affection.
Ella apretó a su hijo con fuerza, colmándolo de amor y cariño.
He squeezed his friend in a warm hug to congratulate them on their success.
Él apretó a su amigo en un cálido abrazo para felicitarlo por su éxito.
04
presionar, agobiar
to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Ejemplos
Government policies that increase taxes on low-income households can squeeze vulnerable individuals.
Las políticas gubernamentales que aumentan los impuestos a los hogares de bajos ingresos pueden apretar a las personas vulnerables.
The constant demands of the job and unrealistic expectations from the boss began to squeeze the employees.
Las constantes demandas del trabajo y las expectativas poco realistas del jefe comenzaron a presionar a los empleados.
05
colarse, escurrirse
to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
Ejemplos
The cat squeezed through the small gap in the fence to explore the neighbor's garden.
El gato se escurrió por el pequeño hueco en la cerca para explorar el jardín del vecino.
She squeezed into the crowded elevator just before the doors closed.
Ella se apretó en el ascensor lleno justo antes de que las puertas se cerraran.
06
apretar, exprimir
to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
Ejemplos
She managed to squeeze her suitcase into the overhead compartment of the airplane.
Ella logró apretar su maleta en el compartimento superior del avión.
He squeezed the large furniture through the narrow doorway with some difficulty.
Él apretó los muebles grandes a través de la estrecha puerta con cierta dificultad.
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
He managed to squeeze some extra information out of the reluctant witness during the interrogation.
Logró sacar información adicional del testigo reacio durante el interrogatorio.
She squeezed a discount from the store owner by haggling persistently.
Ella consiguió un descuento del dueño de la tienda regateando persistentemente.
Squeeze
01
a close or affectionate hug
Ejemplos
They shared a squeeze before saying goodbye.
The mother gave her child a loving squeeze.
02
the action of firmly gripping or pressing something
Ejemplos
He gave the bottle a firm squeeze to pour out the last drops.
The baby responded with a happy squeeze of her mother's hand.
03
an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power
Ejemplos
The manager put a squeeze on the employees to meet the deadline.
The company faced a regulatory squeeze to lower emissions.
04
a push into or through a tight or confined space
Ejemplos
He made a squeeze through the narrow alley.
The cat performed a squeeze under the fence.
05
a wringing action
Ejemplos
She gave the wet cloth a hard squeeze to remove water.
The chef performed a squeeze on the dough before rolling it.
06
Mi media naranja, Mi amorcito
a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
SlangEjemplos
She 's been my squeeze for over two years now.
Ella ha sido mi cariño desde hace más de dos años.
Every time he talks about his squeeze, he lights up.
Cada vez que habla de su enamorado, se ilumina.
07
a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers
Ejemplos
The rising fuel prices created a squeeze for the delivery company.
Small businesses often face a squeeze when supplier costs increase.
08
a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise
Ejemplos
The credit squeeze made it difficult for small businesses to get loans.
During the financial squeeze, banks raised interest rates to manage limited funds.
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