Presiyon (en. Pressure)
pre-si-yon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The strength or force causing an effect or change in something.
The air pressure inside the room increased.
Ang presiyon ng hangin sa loob ng silid ay tumaas.
A state of fatigue or stress caused by life's demands.
Many people experience pressure at work.
Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng presiyon sa trabaho.
The act of putting emphasis or distress on a person or situation.
His parents put pressure on him to study hard.
Ang kanyang mga magulang ay naglalagay ng presiyon sa kanya upang mag-aral ng mabuti.
Etymology
From the English word 'pressure'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blood pressure
The pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels.
presiyon ng dugo
high pressure
Refers to a condition where blood pressure is above normal.
mataas na presiyon
low pressure
Refers to a condition where blood pressure is below normal.
mababang presiyon
Related Words
air pressure
Provides information about the strength of air in a given area.
presyon ng hangin
uterine pressure
The pressure experienced within a woman's uterus.
presyon ng matris
Slang Meanings
My mom always pressures me to study.
My mom always pressures me to study.
Palagi na lang akong pinapressure ng nanay ko na mag-aral.
I'm under pressure from my friends to drink.
I'm under pressure from my friends to drink.
Nasa presiyon ako ng mga kaibigan ko na uminom.
There's so much stress at work, I don't know what to do anymore.
There's so much stress at work, I don't know what to do anymore.
Sobrang presiyon na sa trabaho, hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko.