English–Spanish
“oppressive” in Spanish
How to say “oppressive” in Spanish
“Oppressive” in Spanish is opresivo.
Crushing pressure that makes breathing difficult.
Example sentences with opresivo
La música suave alivió el ambiente opresivo de la sala.
Soft music eased the oppressive atmosphere of the room.
Tips for using opresivo
- Commonly used for atmospheres, policies, or situations rather than as a mild comment on a person's behavior, and calling someone opresivo often reads as a strong accusation.
Other Spanish words for “oppressive”
El ambiente de la oficina resultaba agobiante.
The office atmosphere felt oppressive.