Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

amassar

verb
[ah-mah-SAR]
Definition
to mash or crush something, usually food, by applying pressure.
Examples
  • Eu vou amassar as batatas para fazer purê.
  • Você pode amassar os biscoitos para a receita.
  • She likes to amassar the dough before baking.
Meaning
The act of flattening or breaking something into a softer or more manageable state by using force.
Synonyms
  • esmagar
  • triturar
  • aplainar