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Verbos de Acción Manual - Verbos para Usar Presión y Fuerza

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren al uso de presión y fuerza como "apretar", "amasar" y "triturar".

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to squeeze
to squeeze
[Verbo]

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

apretar, exprimir

apretar, exprimir

Ex: The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting. 
to wring
to wring
[Verbo]

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

escurrir, retorcer

escurrir, retorcer

Ex: He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes. 
to compress

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

comprimir, apretar

comprimir, apretar

Ex: The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation. 
to compact
to compact
[Verbo]

to make something smaller and more condensed

compactar, comprimir

compactar, comprimir

Ex: She had to compact the soil to create a firm base for the new garden. 
to press
to press
[Verbo]

to push a thing tightly against something else

presionar

presionar

Ex: He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car. 
to condense

to make more dense or compact

condensar

condensar

Ex: The artist used a technique to condense the paint layers, creating a textured and more vibrant artwork. 
to crimp
to crimp
[Verbo]

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

rizar, plegar

rizar, plegar

Ex: She had to crimp the edges of the pie crust for a decorative finish. 
to wad
to wad
[Verbo]

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

apelmazar, comprimir

apelmazar, comprimir

Ex: He wadded the tissue into a small ball before disposing of it. 
to scrunch
to scrunch
[Verbo]

to squeeze or crunch something into a compact shape or form

aplastar, arrugar

aplastar, arrugar

Ex: The child attempted to scrunch the playdough into different shapes with their hands. 
to squash
to squash
[Verbo]

to press or squeeze something with force

aplastar, comprimir

aplastar, comprimir

Ex: He had to squash the empty soda can before recycling it. 
to crush
to crush
[Verbo]

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

aplastar

aplastar

Ex: He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden. 
to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

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

moler

moler

Ex: She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee. 
to mill
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 farmer used a specialized machine to mill the wheat into fine flour. 
to knead
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The baker had to knead the bread dough to develop its elasticity. 
to mash
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: She mashed the boiled potatoes with a fork to make creamy mashed potatoes for dinner. 
to jam
to jam
[Verbo]

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

meter a presión, apretujar

meter a presión, apretujar

Ex: In a rush, she had to jam the papers into her backpack before leaving. 
to force
to force
[Verbo]

to squeeze or push something into a tight or confined space

forzar, empujar

forzar, empujar

Ex: He had to force the large box into the already packed storage closet. 
to ram
to ram
[Verbo]

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

impulsar, forzar

impulsar, forzar

Ex: The government attempted to ram the controversial bill despite widespread opposition. 
to wedge
to wedge
[Verbo]

to forcefully fit or insert something into a tight space

calzar, encajar

calzar, encajar

Ex: He had to wedge the suitcase between the car seats to fit it in the trunk. 
to squeeze in

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

hacer hueco, apretar

hacer hueco, apretar

Ex: The teacher allowed the students to squeeze a quick review session in before the final exam. 
to shoehorn

to force something into a tight or confined space

meter a la fuerza, encajar

meter a la fuerza, encajar

Ex: He had to shoehorn the large suitcase into the cramped closet. 
to bang
to bang
[Verbo]

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

golpear, martillar

golpear, martillar

Ex: He banged his fist on the table to emphasize his point during the argument. 
to rap
to rap
[Verbo]

to hit sharply, often with a quick and forceful motion

golpear, dar un golpe

golpear, dar un golpe

Ex: The teacher rapped the desk with a ruler to get the students' attention. 
to slam
to slam
[Verbo]

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

golpear, azotar

golpear, azotar

Ex: Frustrated with the argument, she had to slam her hand on the table to make a point. 
to swat
to swat
[Verbo]

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

golpear, abatir

golpear, abatir

Ex: Startled by the surprise attack, he instinctively swatted at the wasp near his face. 
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