apretar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
- grit noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
- make out verb To kiss and embrace someone for a sustained period, in a romantic or passionate way.
- press verb To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
- squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
- tighten verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.
Senses
apretar is used for these senses in English:
- double To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
- grit Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.
- make out (slang, chiefly, US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately. [from 20th c.]
- squeeze (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
- tighten (transitive) To make tighter.
double — full definition
- adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
- verb To make or become twice as large.
- noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.
grit — full definition
- noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
- noun Courage, determination, and mental toughness in the face of difficulty.
- verb To clench (the teeth), especially to endure pain or push through difficulty.