squeezable

[/ˈskwiːzəbəl/]
adjective
compressível
1. capable of being squeezed; able to be pressed or compressed without breaking
This squeezable bottle makes it easy to dispense the sauce.
Esta garrafa compressível torna fácil dispensar o molho.
2. soft or flexible enough to be grasped and compressed by hand
The squeezable toy is perfect for stress relief.
O brinquedo compressível é perfeito para alívio do estresse.
3. designed or suitable for being squeezed to extract or dispense contents
Squeezable tubes of toothpaste are very convenient.
Os tubos de pasta de dente compressíveis são muito convenientes.
The term 'squeezable' is commonly used in marketing and product design in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly for food packaging (ketchup bottles, yogurt tubes) and personal care products. In Brazil, the emphasis on convenience and practicality in product design has made squeezable packaging increasingly popular in supermarkets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compressibleflexiblemalleablepliablepressable
Antonyms / Antônimos
rigidinflexiblehardincompressiblebrittle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compressível
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compressível
common usage in everyday language
São Paulo
compressível
technical and commercial usage
Portugal
compressível
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

squeezesqueezedcompressibilityflexibilitypliabilitymalleability

Related Idioms & Phrases

squeezable bottle
squeezable packaging
squeezable container
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