apretujón
/a.pɾe.tuˈxon/noun★Intermediate
informal
A tight squeeze or crush, especially in a crowded place.
En el concierto hubo un apretujón tremendo.
There was a huge crush at the concert.
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Often used to describe uncomfortable crowding in public spaces.
Collocations
apretujón en el metrocrush in the subwayapretujón en el autobúscrush in the bus
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Contextual Usage
Use 'apretujón' to describe situations where people are packed tightly together, often with discomfort.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'apretar' (to squeeze) with the augmentative suffix '-ón', emphasizing the intensity of the squeeze.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to describe uncomfortable crowding, especially in public transportation or events.
Word Breakdown
apretar
to squeeze
root-ón
augmentative suffix (intensifier)
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés