No. 354 in Spanish
prensa
"Prensa" in English means "press," referring to both the media and a device for pressing.
In a sentence
La prensa informó sobre el evento internacional.
The press reported about the international event.
Here, 'prensa' refers to the collective entity of journalists and media organizations.
Usé una prensa para planchar mi camisa.
I used a press to iron my shirt.
In this sentence, 'prensa' denotes a tool used to apply pressure, specifically for ironing.
La prensa de vino estaba en el centro de la bodega.
The wine press was in the center of the winery.
Here, 'prensa' describes a machine or device used to extract juice from fruits or materials, such as for winemaking.
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