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    Apretó (en. Pressed)

    /a.pɾe.ˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To apply pressure on something.
    She pressed the button to turn on the light.
    Ella apretó el botón para encender la luz.
    To make breathing or movement difficult.
    The dress she bought was too tight for her.
    El vestido que se compró le apretó demasiado.
    To increase the intensity of a situation.
    The director pushed for the project delivery.
    El director apretó la entrega del proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'apretare', which means 'to tighten'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grind one's teeth
    To withstand tension or pain.
    apretar los dientes
    to quicken one's pace
    To accelerate the pace.
    apretar el paso
    to tighten the belt
    To adjust expenses or reduce consumption.
    apretar el cinturón

    Related Words

    to tighten
    To apply pressure on something.
    apretar
    squeeze
    Act of tightening.
    apretón
    tight
    That is fitted or compressed.
    apretado

    Slang Meanings

    To feel pressured or stressed.
    I'm overwhelmed with so many tasks at university.
    Estoy apretado con tantas tareas en la universidad.
    To have no space or comfort.
    This car is very small, I feel cramped.
    Este coche es muy pequeño, me siento apretado.