What is the Spanish word for "clench"?

Learn how to say "clench" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

clench

Spanish

apretar

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Alternative translations of "clench"

cerrar
contraer
aferrar

Examples of how to use "clench" in Spanish

English
He clenched his fist in anger.
Spanish
Apretó el puño de rabia.
English
I clench my fist when nervous.
Spanish
Aprieto el puño cuando estoy nervioso.
English
She clenched her jaw yesterday.
Spanish
Ella apretó la mandíbula ayer.
English
They are clenching their hands now.
Spanish
Ellos están apretando las manos ahora.
English
We have clenched our teeth together.
Spanish
Hemos apretado los dientes juntos.

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