prensa

/ˈpɾensa/, [ˈpɾẽn.sa]

press


Noun prensa f (plural prensas)

  1. press (print-based media)
  2. press (machine or exercise)

Verb prensa

  1. Informal second-person singular () affirmative imperative form of prensar.
  2. Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of prensar.
  3. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present indicative form of prensar.

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Examples
  • En una democracia es importante que la prensa sea independiente.

    In a democracy, it is important that the press be independent.

  • El sistema judicial y la prensa de los Estados Unidos son increíbles: Un día eres un pobre ejemplo de ama de casa víctima de violación, y el siguiente eres una inmigrante ilegal, que ha cometido perjurio y es sospechosa de blanquear dinero proveniente de las drogas.

    The US judicial system and press are incredible: One day you're a poor examplary housewife, victim of a rape, the next, you're an illegal immigrant, having committed perjury and being suspected of whitewashing drug money.

  • No le digas nada a la prensa internacional.

    Don't say anything to the international press.

  • El presidente dará una conferencia de prensa hoy más tarde.

    The president will hold a press conference later today.

  • La prensa confirmó los rumores.

    The press confirmed the rumors.

  • La prensa bombardeó al ministro con preguntas.

    The press besieged the minister with questions.

  • No podemos tener una conferencia de prensa el viernes.

    We can't have a press conference on Friday.

  • El primer ministro dará una rueda de prensa mañana.

    The Prime Minister holds a press conference tomorrow.

  • La conferencia de prensa está agendada para dar comienzo dentro de una hora.

    The press conference is scheduled to begin one hour from now.

  • El Primer Ministro dará una conferencia de prensa mañana.

    The Prime Minister will hold a press conference tomorrow.


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