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apretujón en el metro
/a.pɾe.tuˈxon en el ˈmetro/
crowded subway ride
El apretujón en el metro durante la hora pico es insoportable.
The crowded subway ride during rush hour is unbearable.
informal
A situation where the subway is extremely crowded, often to the point of discomfort or difficulty moving.
En mi ciudad, el apretujón en el metro es peor los días de lluvia.
In my city, the subway is even more crowded on rainy days.
Evito el metro en horas pico para no sufrir el apretujón.
I avoid the subway during rush hour to avoid the crowding.
This phrase is commonly used to describe the uncomfortable experience of being packed tightly in a subway car.
Collocations
evitar el apretujónavoid the crowdingsufrir el apretujónsuffer the crowding
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Usage Context
This phrase is typically used in informal contexts to describe the unpleasant experience of being in a very crowded subway.
Gold Rule
Avoid Formal Use
This phrase is informal and should not be used in formal or professional settings.
Word Origin
Derived from 'apretar' (to squeeze) and 'jón' (a suffix indicating a sudden or intense action), combined with 'metro' (subway).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in urban areas with busy subway systems, especially during rush hour. It conveys a sense of discomfort and lack of personal space.
Word Breakdown
apretujón
squeezing or crowding
rooten el metro
in the subway
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