Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prelo

verb
/ˈprɛloʊ/
Definition
A Portuguese term that means ‘to press’ or ‘to squeeze’. This term is often used in the context of pressing fruits or vegetables to extract juice.
Examples
  • Eu preciso prelo as laranjas para fazer suco.
  • Os agricultores prelam a uva para produzir vinho.
  • Ela prela o papel para criar uma escultura interessante.
Meaning
In a more general sense, ‘prelo’ can refer to applying pressure to something, either physically or metaphorically.
Synonyms
  • pressionar
  • espremer
  • concatenar