How to Say "flattened" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flattened” is “aplastado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El coche quedó aplastado por el camión.
The car ended up crushed by the truck.
Prefiero las patatas un poco aplastadas.
I prefer the potatoes a bit mashed.
Encontré un sombrero aplastado en el fondo de mi maleta.
I found a flattened hat at the bottom of my suitcase.
Describing Feminine Things
This word changes to 'aplastada' when you are talking about something feminine, like 'una caja' (a box) or 'la uva' (the grape).
Using with 'Estar'
We use this with the verb 'estar' because being crushed is a state or the result of an action, not a permanent personality trait.
Crushed vs. Stepped On
Mistake: “Using 'aplastado' when you only mean you stepped on something lightly.”
Correction: Use 'pisado' for just stepping on something; use 'aplastado' when there is real pressure or the shape has changed.
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