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