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    Apretado (en. Tight)

    /apreˈtado/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a situation of scarcity or economic difficulty.
    After losing his job, his situation became tight.
    Después de perder el trabajo, su situación se volvió apretada.
    That is very tight or narrow.
    The dress is tight on her.
    El vestido le queda apretado.
    That feels imprisoned or limited in freedom of action or movement.
    He feels tight due to family obligations.
    Se siente apretado por las obligaciones familiares.

    Etymology

    From the verb "apretar," which comes from the Latin 'apretare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Tight on money
    Situation of economic scarcity.
    apretado de dinero
    Tight in a conversation
    To feel uncomfortable or pressured during a dialogue.
    apretado en una conversación
    To be in a bind
    To be in a difficult or dangerous situation.
    estar en apretos

    Related Words

    To squeeze
    To make something firmer or adjust something.
    apretar
    Squeeze
    Action of squeezing; can refer to a firm handshake.
    apretón
    Bind
    Difficult or compromising situation.
    aprieto

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated situation.
    I’m tight with so much work.
    Estoy apretado con tanto trabajo.
    To refer to a garment that fits very tightly.
    Those pants look very tight.
    Ese pantalón se ve muy apretado.