verb phrase (past tense passive voice)
foi pressionado/pressionada
1. subjected to pressure, force, or urgent demand
She was pressed to make a decision quickly.
Ela foi pressionada a tomar uma decisão rapidamente.
2. had clothing smoothed with a hot iron
His suit was pressed before the meeting.
Seu terno foi passado a ferro antes da reunião.
3. was urged or encouraged persistently
He was pressed for more details about the incident.
Ele foi pressionado por mais detalhes sobre o incidente.
4. was squeezed or compressed
The grapes were pressed to extract the juice.
As uvas foram prensadas para extrair o suco.
The phrase 'was pressed' is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe situations where someone faces demands or pressure. In business contexts, 'foi pressionado' is frequently used when discussing workplace stress or deadlines. When referring to clothing, 'foi passado a ferro' is the more specific Portuguese term for ironing.
NYC Slang
was pushed/was on someone's case
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