compresión
/kompɾesjon/from spelling rules
The English word compression is translated into Spanish as compresión.
compresión is used to refer to the act of compressing.
Meaning: the act of compressing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word compresión is a cognate of the English word 'compression', as both share the same Latin root.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is compresiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompɾesjon/
Did you know?
- In linguistics, compresión is distinct from comprensión ('understanding'), a common point of confusion for learners due to the single letter difference.
- In Spanish, the word compresión is used in sports to describe a specific type of high-performance athletic clothing that fits tightly against the skin.
- In medical contexts, compresión is used both for the physical act of applying a bandage and as a symptom of a nerve being pinched.
Examples in context
- Las máquinas de Carnot funcionan de acuerdo a ciclos de compresión y expansión.Carnot machines work according to cycles of compression and expansion.This sentence shows how compresión is used in the context of thermodynamic cycles.Tatoeba #1143461 by marcelostockle, translation #1143466 by marcelostockle
- Las fosilizaciones son el resultado de la compresión de los organismos por la tierra durante mucho tiempo.Fossilization is the result of the compression of organisms by the earth during a lot of time.This sentence demonstrates compresión in a geological context regarding fossilization.Tatoeba #5629602 by arh, translation #5651296 by Mar1L
- Los algoritmos de compresión de datos pueden ser clasificados en dos categorías: aquellos con pérdida de datos y aquellos sin pérdida de datos.Data compression algorithms can be classified in two categories: those with data loss and those without data loss.This sentence illustrates the use of compresión regarding data compression algorithms.Tatoeba #2839877 by rainbyte, translation #1251204 by GeeZ
- La compresión de archivos es fundamental para ahorrar espacio de almacenamiento.Compression of files is vital to save storage space.
- Necesito comprimir estos documentos para enviarlos por correo electrónico.I need to compress these documents to send them via email.
- Podrías pasarme el archivo comprimido en compu?Could you pass me the compressed file on the computer?
- Voy a achicar las fotos para enviarlas por WhatsApp.I'm going to compress the photos to send them via WhatsApp.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a new file size reduction tool.
- DanielLa compresión del archivo es muy lenta.The compression of the file is very slow.
- SofíaEs porque el archivo es muy grande, Daniel.It is because the file is very large, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Podemos usar un método de compresión diferente?Can we use a different compression method?
- SofíaSí, intentaré probar otro software ahora.Yes, I will try to test another software now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
