What does "apretón" mean in English?

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Spanish

apretón

English

handshake

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Alternative translations of "apretón"

squeeze
grip
tightening
pressure

Examples of how to use "apretón" in Spanish

Spanish
Me dio un fuerte apretón de manos.
English
He gave me a firm handshake.
Spanish
Dame un apretón de manos, por favor.
English
Give me a handshake, please.
Spanish
El apretón fue más fuerte de lo esperado.
English
The handshake was stronger than expected.
Spanish
Sentí un apretón en la mano derecha.
English
I felt a squeeze in my right hand.
Spanish
Necesito un apretón para cerrar este frasco.
English
I need a grip to close this jar.

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Me dio un fuerte apretón de manos.

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