pulsar el botón
/pulsaɾ el boton/from spelling rules
To press the button in Spanish, you use pulsar el botón.
This phrase is used to describe the action of pushing a button to activate a switch or a specific function. While botón refers to a physical button on a machine, it also refers to a button on clothing. You can also use the synonym presionar el botón interchangeably with pulsar el botón in this context.
Which one should you use?
The verb pulsar is a synonym of presionar, and both can be used to mean 'to press'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, you may hear the variation Oprime el botón.
How does it change in a sentence?
The way you command someone to press the button changes based on the number of people and the level of formality. Use the informal imperative pulsa el botón for a single person you know well, or the formal imperative pulse el botón for a single person in a formal setting. If you are commanding a group of people, use the plural form pulsen el botón.
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Examples in context
- Necesito pulsar el botón.I need to press the button.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal necessity regarding the action of pulsar el botón.Tatoeba #1687096 by Shishir, translation #1652072 by Spamster
- No tienes más que pulsar el botón.All you have to do is press the button.This sentence shows how to express that pressing the button is the only required action using pulsar el botón.Tatoeba #5041572 by wallebot, translation #69766 by CK
- La finalización del proceso se realiza al presionar el botón "Enviar".The process is completed by pressing the "Submit" button.
- Por favor, apriete el botón rojo para activar el sistema de emergencia.Please press the red button to activate the emergency system.
- ¡Presiona el botón azul para comenzar la música!Press the blue button to start the music!
- ¡Dale al botón verde y verás cómo funciona este juguete!Hit the green button and see how this toy works!
- Antes de ingresar, oprime el botón para abrir la puerta.Before entering, press the button to open the door.
- Debes pulsar el botón para empezar.You must press the button to start.
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Example conversation
Javier is trying to use a new coffee machine.
- María¿Cómo funciona esta máquina, Javier?How does this machine work, Javier?
- JavierSolo tienes que pulsar el botón rojo.You just have to press the red button.
- MaríaYa lo he pulsado, pero no pasa nada.I already pressed it, but nothing is happening.
- JavierEspera un momento, María.Wait a moment, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries botón, el, pulsar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
