apretar
B1#2,275Hear it
verb
to squeeze
to tighten, constrict or compress
to presse.g., a button
to pulle.g., the trigger
to grite.g., one's teeth), to clench (e.g., one's fist
Used in the library
- Hay que centrar la rueda antes de apretar los tornillos.You have to centre the wheel before tightening the bolts.B1Otra vez, por favor (14) — Once more, please (14) (B1)
- Hay que apretar el nudo dos veces, nunca una.You have to tighten the knot twice, never once.B1Otra vez, por favor (8) — Once more, please (8) (B1)
- El zapato aprieta el primer día y luego es el mejor.The shoe pinches on the first day and afterwards it's the best.B1Otra vez, por favor (1) — Once more, please (1) (B1)
- La rueda de la bici está floja; hay que apretarla.The bike wheel is loose; it needs tightening.B2Otra vez, por favor (17) — Once more, please (17) (B2)
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