How is the word apretar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Clench
verb

Cerrar con fuerza la mano o los dientes.

To close your hand or teeth tightly.

Examples with “apretar”

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  • Apretó los puños de rabia. — He clenched his fists in anger.

  • Aprieta los dientes un segundo. — Clench your teeth for a second.

  • Algunas personas aprietan la mandíbula mientras duermen. — Some people clench their jaws in their sleep.

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