Pressionar
Example: O gerente decidiu pressionar a equipe para atingir as metas.
Definition
"Pressionar" means to apply force or influence on someone or something to encourage a specific action or outcome, often in a way that creates urgency or stress. For example, a manager may pressurize a team to meet their goals within a tight deadline.
Etymology
The word "pressionar" comes from the Latin root 'pressio,' meaning 'pressure.' It entered Portuguese through the French 'pressionner,' which means to press or exert pressure. Did you know? The word shares its origins with 'pressure,' highlighting the idea of applying force or influence.
Learn to use this word actively
"Pressionar" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 112 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
