aplastando
/aplastando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "squishing" translates to Spanish as aplastando.
aplastando describes the act of crushing something by pressing it firmly from opposite sides.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is derived from the verb aplastar, which means to flatten or to crush. This verb comes from the adjective plano, meaning flat.
Which one should you use?
While aplastando implies crushing something flat, estrujando is often used specifically for the act of squeezing or wringing something, such as a sponge or fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
aplastando is the gerund form of the infinitive verb aplastar.
How do you pronounce it?
/aplastando/
Did you know?
- While aplastando means squishing, the related word plasta can be used in Spain to describe a person who is incredibly boring or annoying.
- In some Latin American dialects, aplastar can be used to describe the act of 'pressing' a button or a key on a keyboard, though it sounds more forceful than the English 'press'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, aplastar is also used colloquially to mean 'to defeat' an opponent decisively in a game or sports match.
Examples in context
- Por favor, no aplaste la fruta con fuerzaPlease do not squish the fruit too hard
- Es importante no pisar con fuerza las hojas secasIt's important not to squish the dry leaves
- Procura no comprimir la masa en excesoTry not to squish the dough too much
- Por favor, evita ejercer presión sobre los juguetesPlease avoid squishing the toys
- ¡No chafes el pan!Don't squish the bread!
- ¡No machaques las patatas, por favor!Please don't squish the potatoes!
- ¡Cuidado, no magulles las naranjas!Be careful not to squish the oranges!
- No aprietes demasiado fuerte el jugueteDon't squish the toy too hard
- Deja de chafar la plastilina, estás arruinando la formaStop squishing the playdough, you're ruining its shape
- Ten cuidado al pisar, podrías machacar los cerealesBe careful when stepping, you might squish the cereal
- Es importante no magullar los tomates al empacarlosIt's important not to squish the tomatoes when packaging them
- Estoy aplastando las uvas con mis manos.I am squishing the grapes with my hands.
- Ten cuidado, estás aplastando la caja de cartón.Be careful, you are squishing the cardboard box.
- El niño está aplastando la plastilina roja.The boy is squishing the red modeling clay.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are cleaning the kitchen together.
- SofíaJavier, estás aplastando el pan.Javier, you are squishing the bread.
- JavierLo siento, no me di cuenta.I'm sorry, I didn't notice.
- SofíaAhora el pan está muy plano.Now the bread is very flat.
- JavierVoy a comprar más pan.I am going to buy more bread.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
