noun🔗ShareApretón, compresiónA close or tight fit."The tight squeeze of the bus made it hard to stand up straight. "La compresión del autobús dificultaba mantenerse de pie.positionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAprieto, situación difícilA difficult position."The tight schedule was a squeeze for the students preparing for the exams. "El apretado horario fue un aprieto para los estudiantes que se preparaban para los exámenes.situationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbrazo, apretónA hug or other affectionate grasp."a gentle squeeze on the arm"Un suave abrazo en el brazo.emotionsensationbodyactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePareja, novio/aA romantic partner."I want to be your main squeeze."Quiero ser tu pareja principal.personfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLicor ilegalAn illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice."The students were warned about the illegal "squeeze" circulating at the party, made from Sterno and fruit juice. "Los estudiantes fueron advertidos sobre el licor ilegal que circulaba en la fiesta, hecho de Sterno y jugo de frutas.drinksubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareToque de sacrificioThe act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third."The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze."El juego terminó de forma emocionante con un toque de sacrificio fallido.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna jugada que obliga a un oponente a descartar una carta que renuncia a uno o más trucos.A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks."The squeeze forced my opponent to discard the queen, giving me the chance to win the trick. "La jugada obligó a mi oponente a descartar la reina, dándome la oportunidad de ganar la baza.gameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePaso estrecho, compresiónA traversal of a narrow passage."It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave."Fue un paso estrecho, pero logré pasar a la siguiente sección de la cueva.areaplacewayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalco(epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry."The light not being good enough for photography, I took a squeeze of the stone."Como la luz no era lo suficientemente buena para la fotografía, tomé un calco de la piedra.archaeologyhistorywritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompresión, aplastamientoThe gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata."The squeeze in the mine shaft was causing the miners to work in increasingly cramped conditions. "La compresión en el pozo de la mina obligaba a los mineros a trabajar en condiciones cada vez más estrechas.geologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSobornoA bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee."The construction project required a squeeze to get the necessary permits. "El proyecto de construcción requería un soborno para obtener los permisos necesarios.businesseconomyfinancegovernmentpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApretar, exprimirTo apply pressure to from two or more sides at once."I squeezed the ball between my hands."Apreté la pelota entre mis manos.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrazar, apretarTo embrace closely; to give a tight hug to."My little brother squeezed me tightly when he saw me after school. "Mi hermanito me abrazó fuertemente cuando me vio después de la escuela.bodyactionhumansensationemotionfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApretar, meter a presiónTo fit into a tight place."Can you squeeze through that gap?"¿Puedes meterte a presión por ese hueco?actionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExprimir, apretarTo remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty."He squeezed some money out of his wallet."Él sacó algo de dinero de su cartera.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoner en una situación difícilTo put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices."The teacher squeezed the students by giving them only two options for the project: a difficult research paper or a short presentation. "El profesor puso a los estudiantes en una situación difícil al darles solo dos opciones para el proyecto: un trabajo de investigación difícil o una presentación corta.positionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOprimir, acosarTo oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass."The heavy workload at school squeezed the students, leaving them feeling stressed and overwhelmed. "La pesada carga de trabajo en la escuela oprimía a los estudiantes, dejándolos estresados y abrumados.governmentpoliticseconomylawsocietyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntentar anotar un corredor desde tercera base con toque de bolaTo attempt to score a runner from third by bunting."Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt."Jones intentó anotar a Smith con un toque de bola perfecto.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading