apretadura

Noun feminine C1 #33882 most common

Translations

Refers to the act of tightening or squeezing something.

La apretadura del cinturón se sintió incómoda después de comer tanto en la cena.

The tightening of the belt felt uncomfortable after eating so much at dinner.

La apretadura del tornillo fue necesaria para asegurar que la estructura no se moviera.

The tightening of the screw was necessary to ensure that the structure did not move.