Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
presionar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpress
Example
¡Presiona el botón para abrir la puerta!
Press the button to open the door!
More examples
Ella me presionó para que aceptara el trabajo.
She pressured me to accept the job.
Core concept
Putting force on something to move or compress it, or exerting pressure on a person to alter their choice.
Common phrases
presionar el botón
press the button
presionar la tecla
press the key
presionar a alguien
pressure someone
Similar words
apretar: Compresses or clamps something firmly with the hands or fingers.
pulsar: Presses a button or key briefly to produce a response or signal.
empujar: Applies force with hands or body to shove or move something.
oprimir: Applies coercive pressure or force to subdue or oppress people or groups.
Definition in Spanish
Ejercer presión física sobre un objeto o presión moral sobre una persona con la finalidad de que cambie de posición, forma o decisión.
Word origin
Derived from Latin premere via Spanish presión with the added suffix -ar, so presionar denotes the act of pressing or exerting pressure.
Usage tips
- For operating buttons and switches, native speakers commonly use pulsar or apretar instead of presionar.