exprimido

Exprimido is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese as the past participle of the verb exprimir (Spanish) or exprimir/expressar (Portuguese), meaning to press out, squeeze, or express. As an adjective, it describes something that has been pressed, extracted, or stated.

In culinary and beverage contexts, exprimido commonly refers to juice obtained by squeezing fruit. In Spanish, phrases such as zumbo exprimido (Spain) or jugo exprimido (Latin America) denote juice produced by pressing. The core sense is the liquid that has been forced out of a fruit or other produce.

Figuratively, exprimido can describe people, resources, or processes that have been driven to their limit or strained. For example, a labor force or schedule described as exprimido conveys the idea of being exhausted or overworked. The word can also appear in literature and journalism to convey a sense of emphasis or thorough exposure of a subject.

Etymology and related forms: exprimido derives from Latin exprimere, composed of ex- “out” and premere “to press.” In both languages, related forms exist: exprimir in Spanish (to squeeze or express) and, in Portuguese, exprimir or expressar in modern usage, with exprimido serving as the participle form in contexts where a passive or descriptive adjective is needed.

See also: exprimir, expresar, expressar, zumo (or zumo) exprimido.