Apretón (en. Grip)

/a.pɾe.'ton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition_text: Force or pressure exerted on something through a squeeze.

Example_sentence: The handshake was firm and cordial.

El apretón de manos fue firme y cordial.

Definition_text: Situation of distress or intense pressure.

Example_sentence: I feel a tightness in my chest whenever I think about the exam.

Siento un apretón en el pecho cada vez que pienso en el examen.

Definition_text: Quick movement of pressure on an object.

Example_sentence: With a squeeze, he closed the jar.

Con un apretón, cerró el frasco.

Etymology_origin: From the verb 'to squeeze', which derives from the Latin 'appretare'.

Phrase: handshake

Meaning: Gesture of greeting or agreement that involves squeezing another person's hands.

apretón de manos

Phrase: clenched teeth

Meaning: Tension or tightness in the jaw, often due to stress or discomfort.

apretón de dientes

Phrase: to give a squeeze

Meaning: To apply pressure to something or someone, sometimes in an affectionate or friendly sense.

dar un apretón

Related_word: to squeeze

Description: To exert pressure on something.

apretar

Related_word: tight

Description: That is compressed or tight, without space.

apretado

Related_word: squeezing

Description: The action of squeezing or the state of something squeezed.

apretamiento

Meaning: When it refers to a difficult or tense situation.

Example: I'm in a squeeze with my university assignments.

Estoy en un apretón con los trabajos de la universidad.

Meaning: Indicative of strong emotional pressure.

Example: I had a squeeze when I saw the sad movie.

Tuve un apretón cuando vi la película triste.