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to compress
01
comprimir, compactar
to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it
Transitive: to compress sth
Example
The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation.
El atleta usó calcetas de compresión para ayudar a comprimir los músculos y mejorar la circulación.
To create a denser structure, the builder had to compress the layers of insulation.
Para crear una estructura más densa, el constructor tuvo que compactar las capas de aislamiento.
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comprimir
to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller
Transitive: to compress two things
Example
She compressed her lips together to suppress a smile.
Ella comprimió los labios para suprimir una sonrisa.
The worker compressed the metal plates together using clamps.
El trabajador comprimió las placas de metal juntas usando abrazaderas.
Example
The professor compressed the entire semester ’s material into a one-hour review session.
El profesor resumió todo el material del semestre en una sesión de repaso de una hora.
She managed to compress her lengthy presentation into a five-minute summary.
Ella logró resumir su extensa presentación en un resumen de cinco minutos.
Compress
01
compresa, compressa
a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes
What is a "compress"?
A compress is a soft pad or cloth that is wet with liquid, often water or medicine, and applied to a part of the body to relieve pain, reduce swelling, or treat injuries. It can be heated or cooled depending on the specific medical need. Compresses are commonly used in first aid and medical treatments to provide comfort and help the healing process by applying gentle pressure and encouraging circulation to the affected area.
Example
A cold compress helped soothe the swelling on my bruised knee.
Una compresa fría ayudó a aliviar la hinchazón de mi rodilla magullada.
The nurse applied a warm compress to ease the tension in my neck.
La enfermera aplicó una compresa caliente para aliviar la tensión en mi cuello.
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