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"Presiones" is a form of "presionar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to put pressure on". "Estrés" is a noun which is often translated as "stress". Learn more about the difference between "presiones" and "estrés" below.
presionar(
preh
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syoh
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nahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to put pressure on
Tenemos que presionar a las autoridades para que provean más seguridad.We need to put pressure on the authorities to provide more security.
b. to pressure
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La guerrilla presiona a los campesinos para que salgan de sus tierras.The guerrillas are pressuring farmers to leave their lands.
c. to pressurize
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La junta directiva presionó al presidente de la corporación para que renunciara.The Board of Directors pressurized the corporation's CEO to resign.
a. to press
Para comenzar a grabar un video, presiona el botón rojo.To start recording a video, just press the red button.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to press
Un grupo de ciudadanos está presionando para que tapen los huecos de las calles.A group of citizens is pressing for the potholes to be repaired.
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el estrés(
ehs
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trehs
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. stress
Los exámenes me producen mucho estrés.Exams put me under a lot of stress.
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