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press in Spanish

press in Spanish is prensa, pres, presionar — press means to push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.

press in Spanish

prensa
noun
prensa
noun
(countable, weightlifting) An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.
pres
noun
(countable, weightlifting) An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.
presionar
verb
apretar
verb
pulsar
verb
apachar
verb
apachurrar
verb
aprensar
verb
planchar
verb
(transitive, sewing) To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.

What does "press" mean?

  1. verb To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
    "Press the button to start the machine."
  2. verb To urge someone strongly to do or agree to something.
    "The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer."
  3. noun Newspapers and journalists collectively; the news media.
    "The scandal drew widespread attention from the press."
  4. noun A machine used to apply strong force, such as for printing or shaping material.
    "The printing press revolutionized the spread of information."

press in a sentence

  • Press the button to start the machine.
  • She pressed her hand against the cold glass.
  • The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer.
  • The scandal drew widespread attention from the press.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "press" in Spanish?

"press" in Spanish is prensa, pres, presionar. press means: To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.

How do you use "press" in a sentence?

Example: "Press the button to start the machine." In Spanish, "press" is prensa, pres, presionar.

Are there other ways to say "press" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "press": prensa, pres, presionar, apretar, pulsar, apachar.

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