presionar
|pre-si-o-nar|
/pɾesiˈonaɾ/
apply pressure
Etymology
'presionar' originates from French, specifically the word 'pressionner', where 'pression-' related to 'pressing' or 'pressure'.
'presionar' changed from the French verb 'pressionner' (formed from 'pression' + -ner) and eventually became the modern Spanish verb 'presionar' (with the Spanish infinitive suffix -ar).
Initially, it meant 'to press' (physically), but over time it evolved to include the extended meaning 'to exert pressure on someone' (to coerce or urge).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to push or apply force to something (e.g., a button, a surface) with the hand or an instrument.
No presionar el botón.
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Verb 2
to exert pressure on a person or group to persuade, coerce, or force them to act in a certain way.
Están presionando al testigo para que cambie su declaración.
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Verb 3
to press for something: to urge or demand a decision, action, or change.
El comité presionó por una revisión de las normas.
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Last updated: 2025/11/11 22:31