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Verbos de Acción Manual - Verbos para usar presión y fuerza

Aquí aprenderá algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren al uso de presión y fuerza, como "squeeze", "knead" y "crush".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to squeeze
[Verbo]

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

estrujar, apretar

estrujar, apretar

Ex: The chef demonstrated how squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish .
to wring
[Verbo]

to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it

retorcer, estrujar

retorcer, estrujar

Ex: The wrung the cloth to drain excess water from the harvested vegetables .

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

comprimir, compactar

comprimir, compactar

Ex: The scientist designed a device compress the air in the container for the experiment .
to compact
[Verbo]

to make something smaller and more condensed

compactar, comprimir

compactar, comprimir

Ex: The chef used a press compact the ingredients in the burger patty .
to press
[Verbo]

to push a thing tightly against something else

presionar

presionar

Ex: The child pressed her hand against the window to feel the raindrops.

to make more dense or compact

condensar

condensar

Ex: The urban planner condensing the city 's infrastructure to make better use of limited space .
to crimp
[Verbo]

to create small folds or ridges in something by pinching or pressing it together

ondular, fruncir

ondular, fruncir

Ex: The craftsperson crimped the fabric to add detail to the clothing design .
to wad
[Verbo]

to compress or form into a lump or thick mass, often by tightly squeezing or rolling

arrugar, apretar

arrugar, apretar

Ex: wadded the towels together and stuffed them into the suitcase for the trip .
to scrunch
[Verbo]

to squeeze or crunch something into a compact shape or form

arrugar, estrujar

arrugar, estrujar

Ex: Frustrated with the failed drawing , he decided scrunch the paper and start anew .
to squash
[Verbo]

to press or squeeze something with force

aplastar, exprimer

aplastar, exprimer

Ex: To fit into the narrow space , he squash the cardboard box to make it more compact .
to crush
[Verbo]

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

aplastar

aplastar

Ex: She crushed the plastic bottle on the sidewalk .
to grind
[Verbo]

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

moler

moler

Ex: The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.
to mill
[Verbo]

to grind or crush something, especially grains or other materials, using a mechanical device or equipment

moler, triturar

moler, triturar

Ex: The coffee milled the beans to produce a variety of coffee blends .
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: mashed the soft tofu with miso paste and green onions to make a flavorful tofu spread .
to jam
[Verbo]

to forcibly push or cram something into a tight or confined space

embutir, atiborrar

embutir, atiborrar

Ex: The student tried jam the textbook into the already overflowing backpack .
to force
[Verbo]

to squeeze or push something into a tight or confined space

forzar, meter a la fuerza

forzar, meter a la fuerza

Ex: Trying to organize the pantry , she force the jars onto the overcrowded shelf .
to ram
[Verbo]

to forcefully push for something to be accepted or approved, often using strong actions to overcome resistance

imponer, forzar

imponer, forzar

Ex: The dictator sought ram his agenda through the legislature , disregarding dissenting voices .
to wedge
[Verbo]

to forcefully fit or insert something into a tight space

atrapar, encajar

atrapar, encajar

Ex: Frustrated with the clutter , she wedge the shoes onto the already full shelf .

to manage to find or create a small amount of space or time for someone or something, often with difficulty

encajar, apretar

encajar, apretar

Ex: Despite the crowded room , they somehow found a way squeeze in an extra chair for the unexpected guest .

to force something into a tight or confined space

forzar, meter a la fuerza

forzar, meter a la fuerza

Ex: In the crowded garage , they shoehorn the bikes against the wall to fit them all .
to bang
[Verbo]

to hit or place something with considerable force, often resulting in a loud noise

golpear, dar un golpe

golpear, dar un golpe

Ex: The banged the hammer against the nail , securing it firmly into place .
to rap
[Verbo]

to hit sharply, often with a quick and forceful motion

golpear, dar un golpe

golpear, dar un golpe

Ex: The rapped the suspect 's door to serve the warrant .
to slam
[Verbo]

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

golpear, dar un golpe

golpear, dar un golpe

Ex: Cars slam into each other when drivers are not paying attention .
to swat
[Verbo]

to hit with a swift and forceful motion, often with a swinging action

abatir, golpear

abatir, golpear

Ex: The hiker swat at the dense cloud of midges that surrounded him near the lake .
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