pressure
gb/pɹˈɛʃɚ/ us/pɹˈɛʃɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Force applied to something
A steady push or force on something from another thing touching it.
Patrón de uso:
[something] puts pressure on [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pressure' with 'stress' in contexts where only physical force is meant.
Sinónimos
force (A broader term for physical power or strength applied to something.)
Antónimos
vacuum (A space without matter, and therefore without physical pressure.)
Colocaciones
high pressure
|air pressure
|water pressure
|under pressure
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The pressure inside the tire was too low.
- High water pressure can damage old pipes.
- The diver felt the pressure increase as he went deeper underwater.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The air pressure is high today.
- I can feel the pressure of the belt.
- The pressure of the water is strong.
Sustantivo
B1
state
2
Stress from demands or expectations
A feeling of worry or stress because you have to do something difficult or important.
Patrón de uso:
be under pressure to [do something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use 'pressure' instead of 'stress' in casual emotional contexts without external demands, which can sound unnatural.
Sinónimos
stress (A close synonym, but can refer more generally to any mental strain, not just from demands.)
Antónimos
relief (The removal of stress or strain.)
Colocaciones
under pressure
|put pressure on someone
|cope with pressure
Temas
emotions
|work
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She is under a lot of pressure at work.
- The coach put pressure on the players to win.
- He performs well under pressure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I feel pressure before the test.
- He is under pressure to finish the work.
- She works well under pressure.
Sustantivo
B2
quantity
3
Measured force per unit area
How much force is pushed on an area, measured in science or engineering.
Sinónimos
tension (In physics, can refer to force along a material, but not identical to general pressure.)
Antónimos
vacuum (An absence of matter and thus no measurable pressure.)
Colocaciones
atmospheric pressure
|blood pressure
|pressure gauge
Temas
science
|engineering
Ejemplos
- Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
- The nurse checked my blood pressure.
- The gauge shows the internal pressure of the tank.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The doctor checks my blood pressure.
- Air pressure is lower on a mountain.
- We measure the gas pressure.
Verbo
B2
action
4
Persuade or urge strongly
To try hard to make someone do something they may not want to do.
Patrón de uso:
pressure [someone] into [doing something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes forget 'into' when using 'pressure' as a verb in this sense.
Sinónimos
coerce (Implies stronger or possibly forceful persuasion, sometimes with threats.)
Antónimos
encourage (Suggesting support without forceful persuasion.)
Colocaciones
pressure someone into doing something
|feel pressured
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- They pressured him into signing the contract.
- She felt pressured to attend the meeting.
- The group is pressuring the government to act.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He pressured me to buy the car.
- She feels pressured to say yes.
- They pressured us into helping.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
pressure
AFI
GB/pɹˈɛʃɚ/
US/pɹˈɛʃɚ/
Sílabas y acento
pres - sure (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pres)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: pressure
- Plural: pressure, pressures
Verb
- Base: pressure
- 3rd Person Singular: pressures
- Present Participle: pressuring
- Past: pressured
Familia de palabras
Forms
pressures
noun
pressuring
verb
pressured
verb
Core family
press
verb A2
Related words
pressing
adjective
pressurize
verb B2
Advanced or less common
pressurization
noun C1
depressurize
verb
Expresiones
blood pressure
1/blˈʌd pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Force of blood in arteries
The strength of blood moving through your body, measured by doctors.
Ejemplos
- My blood pressure is normal today.
- High blood pressure can be dangerous.
pressure cooker situation
1/pɹˈɛʃɚ kˈʊkɚ sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
idiom
Very tense situation with no relief until resolved
A situation where people feel very stressed and tense because of difficult conditions.
Ejemplos
- The office became a pressure cooker situation before the deadline.
- Living in that house was like being in a pressure cooker.
put pressure on someone
1/pˈʊt pɹˈɛʃɚ ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Apply influence to make someone act
To try to make someone do something by asking many times or making them feel they must do it.
Ejemplos
- The manager put pressure on the team to finish early.
- Parents often put pressure on children to succeed.
under pressure
1/ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Experiencing stress from demands
Feeling stress because you have to do something difficult or important.
Ejemplos
- I work better when I'm under pressure.
- She’s under a lot of pressure before exams.
under pressure
2/ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase
experiencing stress or demands
In a situation where you feel stressed because of many demands or problems.
Ejemplos
- She performs well under pressure.
- I'm really under pressure at work this week.