presione aquí
/pɾesjone aki/from spelling rules
The phrase 'press here' in Spanish is translated as presione aquí.
This phrase is used as an instruction to push a button or a specific area of a screen or a device.
Which one should you use?
While presione aquí is the standard choice for professional instructions and user interfaces, you might see toque aquí used specifically on touchscreen devices to mean 'tap here'. If the instruction refers to a digital action like a mouse click, Haz clic aquí (click here) is used instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico, Oprima aquí is a common formal way to say 'press here'. In Spain, the informal form Pulsa aquí is used predominantly.
How does it change in a sentence?
For an informal setting, use presiona aquí. If you are giving an instruction to a group of people, use the plural form presionen aquí.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, the verb oprimir is used for 'pressing' and can also mean 'to oppress' in a political or social sense.
- The word aquí comes from the Vulgar Latin phrase eccum hīc, which combined the words for 'this' and 'here'.
- The verb pulsar, used in Spain for 'press here', shares a root with the English word 'pulse'.
Examples in context
- Para iniciar la instalación, presione aquí para confirmar su selección.To start the installation, press here to confirm your selection.
- Por favor, oprima aquí para continuar con el proceso de pago.Please press here to proceed with the payment process.
- Para leer el artículo completo, haz clic aquí.To read the full article, click here.
- Si estás listo para unirte, simplemente pulsa aquí para crear una cuenta.If you're ready to join, simply press here to create an account.
- Presione aquí para continuar.Press here to continue.
- Si quiere pagar, presione aquí.If you want to pay, press here.
- Presione aquí para abrir el menú.Press here to open the menu.
Example conversation
Mateo is helping Elena use a digital kiosk.
- MateoElena, presione aquí para elegir el idioma.Elena, press here to choose the language.
- ElenaYa lo hice, ¿y ahora qué sigue?I already did it, what follows now?
- MateoAhora presione aquí para confirmar su pedido.Now press here to confirm your order.
- ElenaPerfecto, muchas gracias por tu ayuda, Mateo.Perfect, thank you very much for your help, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
