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squeeze in Portuguese

squeeze in Portuguese is aperto, apuro, ficante — squeeze means to press something firmly from two or more sides.

squeeze in Portuguese

aperto
noun
(figuratively) A difficult position.
apuro
noun
(figuratively) A difficult position.
ficante
noun
(slang) A romantic partner.
espremer
verb
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
apertar
verb
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
espremer
verb
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.

What does "squeeze" mean?

  1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
    "She squeezed the lemon over her fish."
  2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
    "We squeezed one more chair around the table."
  3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
    "Rising costs are squeezing small businesses hard."
  4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
    "She gave his arm a gentle squeeze."

squeeze in a sentence

  • She squeezed the lemon over her fish.
  • He squeezed her hand to comfort her.
  • We squeezed one more chair around the table.
  • I'll try to squeeze in a call before lunch.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "squeeze" in Portuguese?

"squeeze" in Portuguese is aperto, apuro, ficante. squeeze means: To press something firmly from two or more sides.

How do you use "squeeze" in a sentence?

Example: "She squeezed the lemon over her fish." In Portuguese, "squeeze" is aperto, apuro, ficante.

Are there other ways to say "squeeze" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "squeeze": aperto, apuro, ficante, espremer, apertar.

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