Aprieta (en. Squeeze)

/aˈpɾjɛta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Apply pressure or force on something to keep it together or fixed.

Tighten the screw so it doesn't loosen.

Aprieta el tornillo para que no se afloje.

Restrict the space or margins of something.

Tighten the tie before entering the meeting.

Aprieta la corbata antes de entrar a la reunión.

Increase intensity or force in a specific context.

The coach told us to tighten the routine to improve our performance.

El entrenador nos dijo que aprieta la rutina para mejorar nuestro rendimiento.

From the verb 'apretar', which comes from the Latin 'apretāre'.

pick up the pace

Accelerate the rhythm or speed.

aprieta el paso

tighten the nut

Strengthen or secure a situation or relationship.

aprieta la tuerca

tighten the rope

Exercise control or pressure over something.

aprieta la soga

to tighten

Apply force to bring something closer or together.

apretar

squeeze

The act of tightening, usually with the hand.

apretón

tight

That is adjusted or compressed.

apretado

To be in a difficult or complicated situation.

That party was amazing, but in the end, I was tight on money.

Esa fiesta fue increíble, pero al final me quedé apretado sin dinero.

To feel overwhelmed by responsibilities.

Lately, I have been really tight with work.

últimamente he estado muy apretado con el trabajo.