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    Presionar (en. Press)

    /pɾesiˈonaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exert pressure on something or someone.
    It is necessary to press the button for it to work.
    Es necesario presionar el botón para que funcione.
    To force a person to make a decision.
    You shouldn't pressure your friends to do what they don't want.
    No debes presionar a tus amigos para que hagan lo que no quieren.
    To influence someone's opinion or behavior.
    The government is trying to pressure companies to reduce their emissions.
    El gobierno intenta presionar a las empresas para que reduzcan sus emisiones.
    To make an effort to obtain something.
    We must press for the work to be accelerated.
    Debemos presionar para que se aceleren los trabajos.
    To accelerate the evolution of a process.
    Technological advancement has pressured the development of new industries.
    El avance tecnológico ha presionado el desarrollo de nuevas industrias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pressio', meaning 'pressure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    press the buttons
    To exert force on the buttons of a device to activate a function.
    presionar los botones
    pressure someone
    To exert emotional or psychological pressure on someone to act in a certain way.
    presionar a alguien
    press to achieve
    To attempt to force the achievement of a desired outcome.
    presionar para lograr

    Related Words

    pressure
    Force applied to an area.
    presión
    oppression
    To subject someone to a situation of suffering.
    opresión
    coercion
    Use of force or threats to obtain something.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    To make someone feel uncomfortable to get a response.
    She always pressures her friends to tell her their secrets.
    Ella siempre presiona a sus amigos para que le cuenten sus secretos.
    To influence a situation intensely.
    The boss pressured to have the report submitted ahead of time.
    El jefe presionó para que se entregara el informe antes de tiempo.