Press in Tagalog

“Press” in Tagalog is “Pindot” or “Pigain” depending on the context – whether you’re pressing a button or squeezing something. This versatile word appears frequently in everyday conversations, from technology to cooking. Discover its various meanings and practical applications below.

[Words] = Press

[Definition]:

• Press /prɛs/
• Verb 1: To apply force or weight to something, typically with one’s hand or a tool.
• Verb 2: To squeeze or compress something to extract juice or flatten it.
• Verb 3: To iron clothes to remove wrinkles.
• Noun 1: The news media or journalists collectively.
• Noun 2: A machine or device used for applying pressure.

[Synonyms] = Pindot, Pigain, Piga, Plantsahin, Diin, Ipit, Prensa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please press the red button to start the machine.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiusap na pindutin ang pulang butones upang simulan ang makina.
• Ex2_EN: Press the oranges to extract fresh juice for breakfast.
• Ex2_PH: Pigain ang mga dalandan upang makakuha ng sariwang katas para sa almusal.
• Ex3_EN: I need to press my shirt before the meeting this afternoon.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan kong plantsahin ang aking damit bago ang pulong ngayong hapon.
• Ex4_EN: The press gathered outside the courthouse to cover the trial.
• Ex4_PH: Ang prensa ay nagtipon sa labas ng hukuman upang saklawin ang paglilitis.
• Ex5_EN: Press firmly on the wound to stop the bleeding.
• Ex5_PH: Diinan nang mabuti ang sugat upang ihinto ang pagdurugo.