oprimir
|o-pri-mir|
/oˈpɾimiɾ/
press down (apply force; subdue)
Etymology
'oprimir' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'opprimere,' where 'ob-' (later 'op-') meant 'against' and 'premere' meant 'to press'.
'oprimir' changed from Latin 'opprimere' (through Medieval/Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish forms) and eventually became the modern Spanish verb 'oprimir'.
Initially it meant 'to press against' (a literal pressing), but over time it evolved into the broader senses of 'to press' (physically) and 'to oppress' (to subdue or burden people).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
derivative noun related to the action of 'oprimir' — 'opresión' (oppression). (This entry indicates the related noun formed from the verb.)
La opresión que sufren muchas comunidades es el resultado de políticas injustas que oprimir a la gente.
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Verb 1
to subject someone or a group to unjust or cruel exercise of authority; to oppress.
El gobierno busca oprimir a las minorías.
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Verb 2
to press down physically (to push a button, to compress).
Para reiniciar el aparato, tienes que oprimir el botón durante 5 segundos.
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Adjective 1
past participle/adjective form derived from 'oprimir'; meaning 'oppressed' or 'burdened'.
La población oprimida necesita apoyo para recuperar sus derechos.
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Last updated: 2025/11/11 22:19