A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase a. presionar Pressure cookers cook faster because they put pressure on the food. Las ollas a presión cocinan más rápido porque presionan la comida.
b. apretar Elevate and put pressure on the wound. Eleva y aprieta la herida.
a. presionar The constituents put pressure on the governor to step down. Los electores presionaron al gobernador a renunciar.
b. apretar The constant attention puts pressure on the athletes. La atención constante aprieta a los atletas.
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