No. 3,548 in Portuguese
pressionando
Pressionando: Pressing or applying pressure.
In a sentence
Estou pressionando o botão no controle remoto.
I am pressing the button on the remote control.
'Pressionando' is used to describe the physical act of applying pressure to a surface, such as pressing a button.
O governo está pressionando por mudanças na legislação.
The government is pushing for changes in legislation.
'Pressionando' here means advocating or urging strongly for changes or actions, emphasizing the metaphorical use of applying pressure.
Eles estão pressionando o time a melhorar seu desempenho.
They are pressuring the team to improve their performance.
'Pressionando' conveys exerting pressure or influence on someone to achieve a result, showing its figurative application.
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