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to press
01
pressionar, apertar
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
Exemplos
He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.
Ele pressionou o pé no acelerador para aumentar a velocidade do carro.
The athlete pressed her body against the wall, preparing for the starting signal.
A atleta pressionou o corpo contra a parede, preparando-se para o sinal de partida.
02
prensar, espremer
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
Exemplos
She pressed the oranges to extract fresh juice for breakfast.
Ela espremeu as laranjas para extrair suco fresco para o café da manhã.
The chef pressed the lemons to obtain the tangy juice for the recipe.
O chef prensou os limões para obter o suco ácido para a receita.
03
passar, prensar
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
Exemplos
She pressed her dress to remove the wrinkles before attending the event.
Ela passou o vestido para remover as rugas antes de comparecer ao evento.
The tailor pressed the seams of the suit jacket to give it a crisp and polished look.
O alfaiate passou as costuras do paletó para dar um aspecto nítido e polido.
04
levantar, empurrar
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Transitive: to press a weight to a direction
Exemplos
He pressed the barbell overhead, focusing on his shoulder muscles.
Ele pressionou a barra acima da cabeça, focando nos músculos dos ombros.
The athlete pressed the kettlebell above his head in a controlled motion.
O atleta pressionou o kettlebell acima da cabeça em um movimento controlado.
05
pressionar, apertar
to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device
Exemplos
Press the button to start the machine.
Pressione o botão para ligar a máquina.
He pressed the switch to turn off the lights.
Ele apertou o interruptor para desligar as luzes.
06
pressionar, insistir
to try very hard to persuade someone to do something
Ditransitive: to press sb to do sth
Transitive: to press sb for sth
Exemplos
He pressed his boss for a promotion, citing his accomplishments and dedication to the company.
Ele pressionou seu chefe por uma promoção, citando suas conquistas e dedicação à empresa.
The reporters pressed the politician for answers regarding the controversial decision.
Os repórteres pressionaram o político por respostas sobre a decisão controversa.
07
pressionar, empurrar
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
Exemplos
He pressed the lever down to activate the machine and start the process.
Ele pressionou a alavanca para ativar a máquina e iniciar o processo.
The strong current pressed the boat against the rocks, making it difficult to maneuver.
A forte corrente pressionou o barco contra as rochas, dificultando a manobra.
08
prensar, achatar
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
Exemplos
The children pressed flowers between the pages of a heavy book.
As crianças pressionaram flores entre as páginas de um livro pesado.
Archivists and historians may press important documents to prevent further damage and ensuring their readability.
Arquivistas e historiadores podem prensar documentos importantes para evitar mais danos e garantir sua legibilidade.
09
prensar, comprimir
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
Exemplos
The vinyl record was pressed using a hydraulic press, which molded the vinyl into the desired shape and size.
O disco de vinil foi prensado usando uma prensa hidráulica, que moldou o vinil na forma e tamanho desejados.
The book publisher decided to expand its operations and start pressing CDs alongside printed materials.
A editora de livros decidiu expandir suas operações e começar a prensar CDs junto com materiais impressos.
10
apertar-se, aglomerar-se
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
Exemplos
The fans pressed against the barricades, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrity.
Os fãs se apertavam contra as barricadas, ansiosos para ver seu celebridade favorita.
As the concert started, the crowd pressed forward, trying to get closer to the stage.
Quando o show começou, a multidão apertou-se para a frente, tentando chegar mais perto do palco.
11
pressionar, insistir
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
Exemplos
The friend pressed a gift on him, insisting that he accept it as a token of their friendship.
O amigo insistiu com um presente para ele, afirmando que ele o aceitasse como um símbolo de sua amizade.
The parents pressed their advice on their teenage daughter.
Os pais pressionaram seu conselho sobre a filha adolescente.
12
insistir, pressionar
to insist on a demand, claim, point, etc. by asserting, advocating, or emphasizing it forcefully
Transitive: to press a demand or claim
Exemplos
The activist group held a gathering to press their demands for stricter environmental regulations.
O grupo ativista realizou uma reunião para pressionar por suas demandas por regulamentações ambientais mais rígidas.
The politician continued to press his point during the debate.
O político continuou a insistir no seu ponto durante o debate.
Press
01
a cupboard or closet designed for hanging or storing garments
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
They used an old-fashioned press to print the posters by hand.
Eles usaram uma prensa antiquada para imprimir os cartazes à mão.
The press was running nonstop to print the daily newspaper.
A prensa funcionava sem parar para imprimir o jornal diário.
03
imprensa, mídia
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
Exemplos
He gave an interview to the press about his new book.
Ele deu uma entrevista à imprensa sobre seu novo livro.
The press covered the event extensively, with multiple stories published.
A imprensa cobriu o evento extensivamente, com várias histórias publicadas.
04
the action of applying physical pressure to an object or surface
Exemplos
He gave the dough a firm press to flatten it evenly.
The iron requires a steady press to remove wrinkles.
05
press, empurrão
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
Exemplos
The press requires strong shoulders and core stability.
O press requer ombros fortes e estabilidade do core.
She added the press to her workout routine for upper body strength.
Ela adicionou o press à sua rotina de exercícios para a força do tronco superior.
06
a mechanical device used to shape, cut, or compress materials
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The press of people at the concert made it hard to move.
Reporters formed a press around the celebrity.
09
imprensa, máquina de impressão
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
Exemplos
The press was running nonstop to meet the tight deadline.
A imprensa funcionava sem parar para cumprir o prazo apertado.
A malfunction in the press caused a delay in the magazine ’s release.
Um mau funcionamento na imprensa causou um atraso no lançamento da revista.
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