aplastar
aplastar

Definition & Meaning of "aplastar"in Spanish

aplastar
01

to crush, to squash, to smash

comprimir o golpear algo hasta deformarlo, romperlo o reducirlo 
aplastar definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Regular
Examples
Aplastó la lata con el pie. 

He crushed the can with his foot.

02

to quash, to crush, to defeat

vencer por completo una oposición, rebelión o resistencia 
aplastar definition and meaning
Examples
El ejército logró aplastar la rebelión. 

The army managed to quash the rebellion.

03

to get squashed, to be crushed, to get crushed

quedar comprimido, deformado o dañado por presión 
aplastar definition and meaning
Examples
El pastel se aplastó dentro de la bolsa. 

The cake got squashed inside the bag.

04

to flatten oneself, to press oneself flat, to crouch down

pegar el cuerpo contra una superficie o agacharse para ocupar menos espacio 
Examples
Se aplastó contra la pared para dejarlos pasar. 

He flattened himself against the wall to let them pass.

05

to tire oneself out, to exhaust oneself, to wear oneself out

(Cono Sur)  cansarse mucho a causa de un esfuerzo intenso 
Examples
Se aplastó trabajando bajo el sol. 

He tired himself out working under the sun.

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