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    Oprimir (en. Press)

    /o.pɾi.ˈmiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exert excessive pressure or influence over something or someone.
    The oppressive regime oppressed the population.
    El régimen opresor oprimía a la población.
    To make something reduce or decrease in size by applying pressure.
    She pressed the button to turn on the light.
    Ella oprimió el botón para encender la luz.
    To subject someone to a situation of suffering or control.
    The dictatorship oppressed the dissenters.
    La dictadura oprimía a los disidentes.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'opprimere', which means 'to press down' or 'to prevail over'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to press the button
    To perform an action by pressing a button.
    oprimir el botón
    to crush the heart
    To feel a heavy emotional burden.
    oprimir el corazón

    Related Words

    oppression
    Action of pressing or subjugating someone.
    opresión
    oppressed
    Someone who has been subdued or pressured.
    oprimido

    Slang Meanings

    To be very pressured by obligations.
    I am overwhelmed by work, I can't keep up.
    Estoy oprimido por el trabajo, no doy abasto.
    To feel emotionally overwhelmed.
    Lately, I feel overwhelmed by the situation.
    Últimamente me siento oprimido por la situación.