Spanish Conversation · Level 184
15 words
Spanish word
aplastar
Pronunciation
IPA/aplasˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcrush
Example
Ten cuidado o vas a aplastar las uvas.
Be careful or you're going to crush the grapes.
More examples
El equipo local logró aplastar al rival con un marcador abultado.
The local team managed to overwhelm the opponent by a wide margin.
Core concept
A metal can crushed flat by an industrial press.
Common phrases
aplastar a alguien
overwhelm someone
aplastar las uvas
crush the grapes
aplastar una mosca
squash a fly
Similar words
pisar: Puts weight on something with the foot, as when stepping on it.
machacar: Smashes something forcefully into smaller pieces or a pulp.
estrujar: Squeezes something tightly by hand to force out liquid.
triturar: Grinds or crushes a solid into powder or very small fragments.
Definition in Spanish
Hundir o achatar algo por presión hasta dejarlo plano o hecho pedazos; también usado para expresar una derrota aplastante.
Word origin
Aplastar comes from the Romance prefix a- attached to a plasta-type root meaning 'paste' or 'lump', producing a verb for pressing or smashing something flat.
Usage tips
- Aplastar looks similar to aplazar; aplastar means 'crush' while aplazar means 'postpone'.