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exprimir

eks-pree-MEEReks.pɾiˈmiɾ

“exprimir” means “to squeeze” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to squeezeA2Verb

getting liquid out of fruit or a sponge

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to make the most ofB2Verb

using time or an opportunity to the fullest

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to squeezeAlso: to juice

VerbA2regular ir
A hand squeezing a fresh orange to extract juice into a glass.
gerundexprimiendo
past Participleexprimido
infinitiveexprimir

📝 In Action

Necesito exprimir seis limones para la limonada.

A1

I need to squeeze six lemons for the lemonade.

Exprime bien la esponja antes de limpiar la mesa.

A2

Squeeze the sponge well before cleaning the table.

¿Me ayudas a exprimir las naranjas?

A2

Can you help me juice the oranges?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estrujar (to crush/squash)
  • apretar (to press)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • exprimir un limón – to squeeze a lemon
  • zumo recién exprimido – freshly squeezed juice

to make the most ofAlso: to exploit

VerbB2regular ir
A person happily running through a sunny field of flowers with open arms.

📝 In Action

Tienes que exprimir el día al máximo.

B1

You have to make the most of the day.

Ese jefe exprime a sus empleados hasta que no pueden más.

B2

That boss exploits his employees until they can't take it anymore.

Queremos exprimir cada minuto de nuestras vacaciones.

B2

We want to squeeze every minute out of our vacation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • exprimir al máximo – to get the absolute most out of something
  • exprimir el tiempo – to make the most of one's time

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoexprimiera
túexprimieras
él/ella/ustedexprimiera
nosotrosexprimiéramos
vosotrosexprimierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesexprimieran

Present Subjunctive

yoexprima
túexprimas
él/ella/ustedexprima
nosotrosexprimamos
vosotrosexprimáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexpriman

Indicative

Preterite

yoexprimí
túexprimiste
él/ella/ustedexprimió
nosotrosexprimimos
vosotrosexprimisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexprimieron

Imperfect

yoexprimía
túexprimías
él/ella/ustedexprimía
nosotrosexprimíamos
vosotrosexprimíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesexprimían

Present

yoexprimo
túexprimes
él/ella/ustedexprime
nosotrosexprimimos
vosotrosexprimís
ellos/ellas/ustedesexprimen
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Words that translate to "exprimir" in Spanish:

to exploitto juiceto squeeze

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exprimir

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most common use for 'exprimir'?

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👥 Word Family
exprimidor(juicer / lemon squeezer) — Noun
exprimido(squeezed) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
dormirsentirvivir
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'exprimere', which combines 'ex' (out) and 'premere' (to press). It literally means 'to press out'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: expressFrench: exprimer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'exprimir' irregular?

No, it is a perfectly regular 'ir' verb. It follows all the standard rules for its ending.

Can I use it for wringing out a wet shirt?

Yes! It is the perfect word for wringing out clothes, towels, or sponges to remove water.

What is the difference between 'exprimir' and 'escurrir'?

'Exprimir' involves applying pressure or twisting to force liquid out. 'Escurrir' is more about letting the liquid drip out or drain away naturally.