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apretujón en el autobús

/a.pɾe.tuˈxon en el auˈto.bus/
phrase★Intermediate— crowded bus
informal

A situation where a bus is extremely crowded, with passengers packed tightly together due to lack of space.

Por el apretujón en el autobús, no pude moverme en toda la ruta.

Because of the crowding on the bus, I couldn't move at all during the entire route.

El apretujón en el autobús me dejó sin aliento.

The crowding on the bus left me breathless.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe uncomfortable or difficult travel conditions on public transportation.

Collocations

apretujón en el metrocrowding on the subwayevitar el apretujónavoid the crowding

Synonyms

aglomeración en el autobúsmultitud en el autobúshacinamiento en el autobús

Antonyms

autobús vacíoautobús con espacio

Related Phrases

ir como sardinas en lataidiom
to be packed like sardines in a can
hacer colaphrase
to stand in line

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is typically used in informal settings to describe crowded public transportation.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Formal Use

This phrase is informal and should not be used in formal or professional contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'apretar' (to squeeze) and 'autobús' (bus), emphasizing the tight, crowded conditions.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe uncomfortable travel conditions, especially during rush hour or peak travel times.

Word Breakdown

apretujón
squeezing or crowding
root
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en el autobús
on the bus
phrase
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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