No. 2,417 in Portuguese
aperto
"Trouble, tightness, or pressure."
In a sentence
Senti um aperto no coração ao ouvir a notícia.
I felt a tightness in my heart upon hearing the news.
In this sentence, 'aperto' refers to an emotional feeling, specifically a tightness or distress in the heart arising from sadness or worry.
Ele deu um aperto de mão firme e confiante.
He gave a firm and confident handshake.
Here, 'aperto' denotes a physical action, specifically the pressure or grip applied during a handshake.
Estamos enfrentando um aperto financeiro este mês.
We are facing a financial hardship this month.
In this context, 'aperto' represents a figurative restriction or difficulty, referring to a challenging financial situation.
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