noun🔗ShareAjuste apretado, compresiónA close or tight fit."Despite the squeezes in the subway car during rush hour, I managed to find a handrail. "A pesar del ajuste apretado en el vagón del metro durante la hora punta, logré encontrar un pasamanos.conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAprieto, situación difícilA difficult position."The company's financial squeezes forced it to lay off many employees. "Los aprietos financieros de la empresa la obligaron a despedir a muchos empleados.situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbrazo, apretónA hug or other affectionate grasp."a gentle squeeze on the arm"Un suave abrazo en el brazo.emotionactionfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePareja, novio/aA romantic partner."I want to be your main squeeze."Quiero ser tu pareja.personfamilyChat 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 bartender mixed the fruit juice with the squeezes, creating a unique, homemade cocktail. "El camarero mezcló el jugo de frutas con el licor ilegal, creando un cóctel único y casero.drinksubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl toque de sacrificio, el intento de anotar una carrera desde terceraThe 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.sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna jugada que obliga a un oponente a descartar una carta que renuncia a uno o más trucosA play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks."In bridge, skillful use of squeezes can turn a losing hand into a winning one. "En el bridge, el uso hábil de las jugadas puede convertir una mano perdedora en una ganadora.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePaso estrechoA 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 llegar a la siguiente sección de la cueva.areaplaceChat 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.archaeologyhistorywritingartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompresión, presiónThe gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata."The squeezes in the mine shaft were carefully monitored by engineers. "Los ingenieros monitorearon cuidadosamente las compresiones en el pozo de la mina.geologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoborno, mordidaA bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee."The company's new project faced significant delays because of the frequent squeezes demanded by government officials. "El nuevo proyecto de la empresa enfrentó retrasos significativos debido a los frecuentes sobornos exigidos por los funcionarios del gobierno.businessfinanceeconomygovernmentpoliticsmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExprime, aprietaTo apply pressure to from two or more sides at once."I squeezed the ball between my hands."Apreté la pelota entre mis manos.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrazar, apretarTo embrace closely; to give a tight hug to."After a long day at school, she runs to her mother and squeezes her tightly. "Después de un largo día en la escuela, corre hacia su madre y la abraza fuertemente.bodyactionhumansensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApretar, meterseTo fit into a tight place."Can you squeeze through that gap?"¿Puedes meterte por ese hueco?actionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExprime, aprietaTo remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty."He squeezed some money out of his wallet."Él exprimió algo de dinero de su cartera.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoner en una situación difícil, presionarTo put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices."The limited number of scholarships available this year squeezes many students who need financial aid, forcing them to choose between taking out large loans or delaying their education. "El número limitado de becas disponibles este año pone en una situación difícil a muchos estudiantes que necesitan ayuda financiera, obligándolos a elegir entre obtener préstamos grandes o retrasar su educación.positionbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOprime, agobia, acosaTo oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass."The government squeezes small business owners with high taxes and strict regulations. "El gobierno oprime a los dueños de pequeñas empresas con altos impuestos y regulaciones estrictas.politicsgovernmenteconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntentar anotar una carrera desde tercera base con un 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.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading