Apretadas (en. Tight)

/apreˈtaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

It refers to something that is adjusted or compressed.

The boots I bought are very tight.

Las botas que compré son muy apretadas.

Describes a situation that is uncomfortable or difficult.

I am in a tight situation and I don’t know what to do.

Estoy en una situación apretada y no sé qué hacer.

It can also refer to a sense of urgency or lack of time.

I have a tight schedule today.

Tengo un horario apretado hoy.

From the participle of the verb to tighten, which means to apply pressure on something.

take out the tight ones

Expression that indicates someone must stop affecting others with their limited or uncomfortable behavior.

saca las apretadas

the nuts are tight

Means to make things stricter or more demanding.

apretadas las tuercas

to tighten

To make something more compact or fitted.

apretar

squeeze

The action of tightening something with force.

apretón

tightening

The act of tightening.

apretamiento

To be in a complicated situation.

I am in a tight spot with work and can't go out.

Estoy en apretadas con el trabajo y no puedo salir.

To have little space or to be uncomfortable.

This car is very tight for five people.

Este coche está muy apretado para cinco personas.