Apretar (en. Squeeze)

/apeˈtɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make something more compact or tighter by applying force.

Tighten the screw so it doesn’t come loose.

Apreta el tornillo para que no se afloje.

To impose or exert strong pressure on someone or something.

The boss wants to push the employees to deliver the work on time.

El jefe quiere apretar a los empleados para que entreguen el trabajo a tiempo.

To grip something tightly in the hands.

She squeezed her son's hand to encourage him.

Ella apretó la mano de su hijo para darle ánimo.

From the Latin 'apretāre', which means 'to press' or 'to tighten'.

to tighten the belt

To make an effort to save money or reduce expenses.

apretar el cinturón

to tighten the nuts

To pay attention to something so that it is fulfilled properly.

apretar las tuercas

squeeze

Action of pressing.

apretón

appreciation

Value or consideration towards something or someone.

aprecio

To make the most out of a situation.

You have to seize the opportunity and sell everything you can.

Tienes que apretar la ocasión y vender todo lo que puedas.

To exert social or emotional pressure on someone.

They are putting pressure on me to accept their proposal.

Me están apretando para que acepte su propuesta.