noun🔗SharePrensaA device used to apply pressure to an item."a flower press"Una prensa de flores.devicemachinetechnologyutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImprentaA printing machine."Stop the presses!"¡Detengan la imprenta!machinetechnologymediaindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa prensa(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers)."This article appeared in the press."Este artículo apareció en la prensa.mediacommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEditor, prensaA publisher."The school press announced the winners of the science fair. "La prensa escolar anunció a los ganadores de la feria de ciencias.mediaorganizationbusinessliteratureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArmario, alacenaAn enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard)."Put the cups in the press."Pon las tazas en el armario.propertyarchitecturebuildingplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePressAn exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs."The weightlifting press was a challenging exercise for the students. "El press de halterofilia fue un ejercicio desafiante para los estudiantes.sportbodyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna apuesta adicional(wagering) An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet."He can even the match with a press."Puede empatar el partido con una apuesta adicional.sportbetgamebusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMostoPure, unfermented grape juice."I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight."Me gustaría un poco de mosto Concord con mi comida esta noche.fruitdrinkfoodessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReclutamiento forzosoA commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy."The king issued a press to recruit sailors for the navy. "El rey emitió un decreto de reclutamiento forzoso para reclutar marineros para la armada.militarygovernmentpoliticshistorynauticalwaressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMultitud, gentíoA crowd."A large press of students gathered outside the school after the announcement. "Una gran multitud de estudiantes se reunió afuera de la escuela después del anuncio.groupmassessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionar, oprimirTo exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon."The heavy box pressed down on the small table, causing it to wobble. "La caja pesada presionó sobre la pequeña mesa, haciéndola tambalearse.physicsactionenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionarTo activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it."To start the computer, I pressed the power button. "Para encender la computadora, presioné el botón de encendido.technologyelectronicsmachineactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionar, apretarTo compress, squeeze."to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"Presionar la fruta con el propósito de extraer el jugo.actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrazar, apretarTo clasp, hold in an embrace."The mother pressed her child tightly, feeling the warmth of their bodies together. "La madre abrazó a su hijo con fuerza, sintiendo el calor de sus cuerpos juntos.bodyactionhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionar, comprimir, aplanarTo reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth."to press a hat"Presionar un sombrero.actionmaterialmachineindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlancharTo flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas."To prepare the tablecloth for dinner, she pressed the wrinkles in the center section. "Para preparar el mantel para la cena, planchó las arrugas en la sección central.wearactionmachineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionar, oprimirTo drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction."to press a crowd back"Hacer retroceder a la multitud.actionmachineenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOprimir, agobiar, preocuparTo weigh upon, oppress, trouble."The heavy workload at work pressed upon him, causing him to feel stressed and tired. "La pesada carga de trabajo en el trabajo lo oprimía, haciéndolo sentir estresado y cansado.mindemotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionar, instarTo force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly."The teacher pressed the students to study harder for the upcoming exam. "El profesor presionó a los estudiantes para que estudiaran más para el próximo examen.actioncommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresionar, forzarTo try to force (something upon someone)."to press the Bible on an audience"Presionar la Biblia sobre una audiencia.actiondemandcommunicationpoliticsgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApresurar, instarTo hasten, urge onward."to press a horse in a race"Apresurar a un caballo en una carrera.actionattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRogar, suplicarTo urge, beseech, entreat."The mother pressed her child to finish his homework. "La madre rogó a su hijo que terminara su tarea.communicationlanguageactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfatizar, recalcarTo lay stress upon."The teacher pressed the importance of studying for the exam. "El profesor enfatizó la importancia de estudiar para el examen.communicationmedialanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApretar, amontonarseTo throng, crowd."A large crowd of students pressed around the school entrance to get into the building. "Una gran multitud de estudiantes se agolpó alrededor de la entrada de la escuela para entrar en el edificio.groupactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareImprimirTo print."The newspaper press printed thousands of copies of the article about the school play. "La imprenta del periódico imprimió miles de copias del artículo sobre la obra de teatro escolar.mediatechnologywritingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReclutar a la fuerzaTo force into service, particularly into naval service."The government pressed several young men into naval service during the war. "El gobierno reclutó a la fuerza a varios jóvenes para el servicio naval durante la guerra.militarynauticalgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
