exprimir el jugo
/eɡspɾimiɾ el xuɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'squeeze the juice' is translated into Spanish as exprimir el jugo.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡspɾimiɾ el xuɡo/
Did you know?
- While exprimir el jugo literally means to squeeze juice, it is used metaphorically to mean getting the absolute maximum value or advantage out of a situation.
- The word exprimir shares its roots with the English verb 'express', such as when you 'express' an idea or 'express' a feeling.
- In some Latin American contexts, exprimir can be used colloquially to describe the act of interrogating someone intensely to get information.
Examples in context
- Intentó exprimir el jugo de la naranja.She tried to squeeze the juice from the orange.This sentence illustrates the use of exprimir el jugo regarding an orange.Tatoeba #5157315 by don_ramon, translation #410513 by CK
- Podría usted exprimir el jugo de naranja, por favor?Could you squeeze the orange juice, please?
- ¿Puedes exprimir el zumo de naranja para mí?Can you squeeze the orange juice for me?
- Tienes que sacarle el jugo a la naranja.You have to squeeze the juice out of the orange.
- Es más fácil exprimir el jugo con un exprimidor manual.It's easier to squeeze the juice with a manual juicer.
- Puedes extraer el jugo con las manos y añadirlo a la receta.You can squeeze the juice with your hands and add it to the recipe.
- Debes exprimir el jugo de este limón.You must squeeze the juice from this lemon.
- Voy a exprimir el jugo de la toronja.I am going to squeeze the juice from the grapefruit.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿puedes exprimir el jugo de naranja?Alejandro, can you squeeze the orange juice?
- AlejandroSí, claro. ¿Dónde está el exprimidor?Yes, of course. Where is the juicer?
- LucíaEstá justo aquí sobre la mesa.It is right here on the table.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a exprimir el jugo ahora.Perfect, I am going to squeeze the juice now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, exprimir, jugo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
