How is the word apretar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
tighten
verb

Hacer que algo quede más firme o más ajustado.

To make something firmer or closer.

Examples with “apretar”

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  • Aprieta el tornillo. — Tighten the screw.

  • El mecánico apretará la correa mañana. — The mechanic will tighten the belt tomorrow.

  • ¿Apretamos las correas antes de arrancar? — Should we tighten the straps before driving?

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