Aplastar (en. Crush)

a-plas-tar

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To lose shape or break by exerting pressure on something.

She supported her hand on the table and crushed the drawing.

Apoyó la mano sobre la mesa y aplastó el dibujo.

To decisively defeat someone in a competition.

The team crushed their rival in the final.

El equipo aplastó a su rival en la final.

To cause a feeling of oppression or overwhelm in an emotional context.

Sadness crushed her heart.

La tristeza le aplastó el corazón.

From Latin 'aplastare', meaning 'to make flat'.

crush with force

To exert great pressure or force on something.

aplastar con fuerza

crush the competition

To notably surpass competitors.

aplastar a la competencia

crush dreams

To destroy someone’s aspirations or hopes.

aplastar sueños

crushing

The action of crushing or the state of being crushed.

aplastamiento

flatten

To make something flat or level.

aplanar

crushing

Causing an overwhelming or very strong effect.

aplastante

To use a forceful way to convince or dominate.

Don't let him crush you in the discussion, defend your point.

No le dejes aplastar en la discusión, defiende tu punto.

To win easily or without effort.

I crushed you in the game, you didn't even notice.

Te aplasté en el juego, no te diste ni cuenta.