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“decompress” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deskompɾiˈmiɾ/

Example

Necesito descomprimir este archivo para verlo.

I need to decompress this file to see it.

Illustration for descomprimir (decompress)

How to say “decompress” in Spanish

“Decompress” in Spanish is descomprimir.

A tightly compressed spring slowly uncoiling and easing outward.

Full entry for descomprimir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with descomprimir

Después de la reunión necesito descomprimirme un rato.

After the meeting I need to decompress for a bit.

Tips for using descomprimir

  • As a usage difference, descomprimirse is commonly used to mean relax in casual speech while the nonreflexive verb refers to file operations.

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