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    Apretada (en. Tight)

    /apɾeˈtaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a position or state of tension or narrowness.
    The shirt feels tight after the laundry.
    La camisa me queda apretada después de la lavandería.
    That has a lot of content or information in a small space.
    The report is very tight; no more information can fit.
    El informe está muy apretado, no cabe ninguna información más.
    That is difficult to handle due to its size or shape.
    The drawer is tight and cannot be opened easily.
    El cajón está apretado y no se puede abrir fácilmente.

    Etymology

    From the verb "apretar," which comes from the Latin 'adpressare,' meaning to apply pressure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The situation is tight
    It refers to a difficult or complicated situation.
    apretada la situación
    To be in a tight situation
    It means to be in a situation of pressure or stress.
    estar en una situación apretada
    To have a tight schedule
    It refers to having little time available due to many activities.
    tener un horario apretado

    Related Words

    To tighten
    To apply pressure on something.
    apretar
    Tightening
    Feeling of pressure or tension, often in the stomach.
    apretón

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated or tense situation.
    I was tight with the work deadlines.
    Estaba apretada con los plazos del trabajo.
    To describe someone who is experiencing financial problems.
    She is tight on money this month.
    Está apretada de dinero este mes.