What is the Spanish word for "compression"?

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

English

compression

Spanish

compresión

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Alternative translations of "compression"

presión
apriete
compactación
constricción

Examples of how to use "compression" in Spanish

English
Data compression saves a lot of disk space.
Spanish
La compresión de datos ahorra mucho espacio en disco.
English
The file's compression saved a lot of space.
Spanish
La compresión del archivo ahorró mucho espacio.
English
Compression of the injured leg reduced the swelling.
Spanish
La compresión de la pierna lesionada redujo la hinchazón.
English
We discussed image compression in today's class.
Spanish
Hablamos sobre compresión de imágenes en la clase de hoy.
English
She felt pressure and compression in her chest.
Spanish
Ella sintió presión y compresión en el pecho.

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