🇬🇧🇪🇸 pressure - presión : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "pressure" ("presión"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Pressure is the force that is applied to the surface of an object. It can be caused by physical contact, such as pressing down on something, or by other forces like air or water pushing against a surface. Pressure can also refer to the feeling of stress or urgency in a situation.
When my grandma hugged me, the pressure squeezed all the air out of my lungs.
The pressure of choosing a pizza topping was too much, so I just ordered everything.
I was under so much pressure to answer the teacher’s question that I said, “Wednesday” instead of “7.”
My mom’s pressure to clean my room made me consider moving to another house instead.
The pressure to eat my veggies disappeared when my dog “accidentally” ate them for me.
Anna felt pressure on her hand when she pushed a heavy door. At school, pressure in class made her heart beat fast before a big test. The teacher put soft pressure on her shoulder to help. Pressure on the box kept the toy in. Anna breathed out and the pressure went away; she smiled.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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