This is the 11809th most frequent Portuguese word.
pressionar
To press or apply pressure.
The term 'pressionar' is used in the context of physically pressing something, such as a button.
Eu pressionei o botão para ligar o aparelho.
I pressed the button to turn on the device.
Here, 'pressionar' conveys figurative pressure or influence being applied to someone.
Ela se sentiu pressionada a aceitar a oferta.
She felt pressured to accept the offer.
In this sentence, 'pressionar' refers to applying motivational or demanding pressure in order to achieve a goal or improvement.