presa

Italian

Adjective

presa f

1. feminine form of preso

Noun

presa f (plural prese)

1. grip, hold
2. capture
3. pinch (small quantity)

Verb

presa

1. feminine singular past participle of prendere
2. past participle of prendersela

Anagrams

• aspre, parse, persa, saper, spare, spera

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Portuguese

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Etymology

Feminine of preso (“imprisoned; captured; bound; prisoner”), from Old Portuguese preso, from Latin prehensus (“seized”), perfect passive participle of prehendō (“I seize; I catch”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA: /ˈpɾe.za/, /ˈpɾe.zɐ/
• Hyphenation: pre‧sa

Noun

presa f (plural presas)

1. prey (that which may be seized by animals)
2. prey (animal that is eaten by another living being)
3. fang (long pointed tooth)
4. feminine form of preso

Synonyms

• (animal that is eaten): caça
• (fang): canino

Antonyms

• (animal that is eaten): predador

Derived terms

• presa fácil

Adjective

presa

1. feminine form of preso

Related terms

• apreensão
• prender
• preso

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Spanish

Adjective

presa f (masculine preso, feminine plural presas, masculine plural presos)

1. feminine form of preso

Noun

presa f (plural presas)

1. reservoir dam
2. piece of meat
3. portion or piece of food
4. feminine form of preso, female prisoner
5. capture
6. stolen good
7. sluice (artificial passage of water)
8. weir

Related terms

• preso
• prender