Cerrar con fuerza la mano o los dientes.
To close your hand or teeth tightly.
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Apretó los puños. — He clenched his fists.
Duele apretar así la mandíbula. — It hurts to clench my jaw like that.
Intenta no apretar los dientes mientras duermes. — Try not to clench your teeth while you sleep.
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