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pressed(
prehst
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (short)
a. escaso
We're a little pressed for time, but there are just a few other items I wanted to touch on before we finish.Andamos un poco escasos de tiempo, pero hay un par de cosas más que quería mencionar antes de acabar.
b. apurado
I wouldn't sell the house if I weren't so pressed for cash.Si no estuviera tan apurada de dinero, no vendería la casa.
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I was pressed for a decision and rushed into it.Me vi forzado a tomar una decisión y me precipité.
If we don't get going soon, we'll be pressed to arrive at the campsite by nightfall.Si no nos ponemos pronto en marcha, difícilmente llegaremos al campamento antes del anochecer.
3. (flattened)
a. prensado (food or flowers)
Eric mounted the pressed violets in a frame.Eric montó las violetas prensadas en un marco.
4. (clothing)
a. planchado
Your pressed shirt and pants are hanging in the closet.Tienes la camisa y los pantalones planchados colgados en el armario.
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