esmagar

Meaning

1. to crush, press
2. to squeeze
3. (figuratively) to oppress (politically or economically)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/esmaˈɣaɾ/

Etymology

Attested in 1500 (Juan Esmagado). Probably a derivative with the prefix es-, from Latin ex-, of maga (“guts of fish”), from Proto-Germanic *magô (“stomach”) and cognate of English maw. Alternatively, linked to a Vulgar Latin *exmagāre, from Gothic 𐌼𐌰𐌲𐌰𐌽 (magan) or Proto-Germanic *maganą, as with Portuguese esmagar. Cf. also Spanish amagar.

Sentences

Carecen de dentes pero teñen un peteiro córneo para coller e esmagar o alimento .

They lack teeth but have a corneal bill to pick up and crush food.