peres
English: Translation
Active childbirth labor, especially the stage marked by strong contractions and the imminent delivery of the baby.
Part of Speech
noun
Notes
peres
n.; v.
1. n.
2. v.
For a woman in labor to bear down or push forcefully in order to deliver the baby.
3. n.
An act or episode of pushing during childbirth.
Semantic note
Peres refers specifically to the expulsive force of childbirth. It should not be generalized to ordinary pushing unless speakers independently use it outside obstetric contexts.
Usage distinction
Possible English translations include:
- “be in active labor”;
- “have labor pains”;
- “bear down”;
- “push during delivery.”
The best translation will depend on the grammatical construction.