aplastado
“aplastado” means “flattened” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
flattened, crushed
Also: mashed
📝 In Action
El coche quedó aplastado por el camión.
A2The car ended up crushed by the truck.
Prefiero las patatas un poco aplastadas.
B1I prefer the potatoes a bit mashed.
Encontré un sombrero aplastado en el fondo de mi maleta.
A2I found a flattened hat at the bottom of my suitcase.
overwhelmed, defeated
Also: exhausted
📝 In Action
Después de trabajar doce horas, me siento aplastado.
B1After working twelve hours, I feel exhausted/crushed.
El equipo volvió aplastado tras la derrota.
B2The team came back feeling defeated after the loss.
Estoy aplastado por tantas deudas.
B2I am overwhelmed by so many debts.
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Words that translate to "aplastado" in Spanish:
crushed→defeated→exhausted→flattened→mashed→overwhelmed→✏️ Quick Practice
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'aplastar', which comes from 'plasta' (a soft, flat mass). It is related to the idea of turning something into a flat paste or dough through pressure.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'aplastado' always mean something is broken?
Not necessarily. It means it has been flattened or squashed. A piece of bread can be aplastado and still be edible, but a lightbulb that is aplastado is definitely broken.
What is the difference between 'aplastado' and 'pisado'?
'Pisado' specifically means something was stepped on with a foot. 'Aplastado' is broader and means something was squashed by any heavy weight or force.
Is it used for sports scores?
Yes! If a team loses by a huge margin (like 10-0), they are said to be 'aplastados' (crushed/defeated).