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    Presión (en. Pressure)

    /pɾe'sjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Force applied perpendicularly to a surface per unit area.
    Atmospheric pressure decreases as you ascend in the mountains.
    La presión atmosférica disminuye al ascender en las montañas.
    State of tension or load that can provoke reactions or changes.
    Social pressure can influence our decisions.
    La presión social puede influir en nuestras decisiones.
    Sensation of oppression or overwhelm.
    I feel a pressure in my chest due to stress.
    Siento una presión en el pecho por el estrés.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'pressio', which means 'tightening'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blood pressure
    The force of blood flow in the arteries.
    presión arterial
    to be under pressure
    To feel obligated to meet certain expectations or deadlines.
    estar bajo presión
    social pressure
    Group influences that impact individual behavior.
    presión social

    Related Words

    to press
    To exert pressure on something or someone.
    presionar
    depression
    A mood state characterized by intense sadness and loss of interest.
    depresión
    compression
    Action of compressing or tightening something.
    compresión

    Slang Meanings

    State of stress or overwhelm that generates anxiety.
    I'm stressed out; I have a lot of pressure from the project.
    Estoy a mil, tengo mucha presión por el proyecto.
    Situation where urgency is felt.
    With so much pressure, I don't know if I'll be able to finish on time.
    Con tanta presión, no sé si voy a poder terminar a tiempo.