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    Ceñida (en. Tight)

    /seˈniða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that adjusts or molds closely.
    The dress she is wearing is very tight.
    El vestido que lleva puesto es muy ceñido.
    Describes a posture or attitude that is shown in a contained or restricted manner.
    Her response was very tight, avoiding giving details.
    Su respuesta fue muy ceñida, evitando dar detalles.
    Indicates an action carried out carefully to stay within the context or established limits.
    We must act in a manner tightened to the company's rules.
    Debemos actuar de manera ceñida a las normas de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to tighten', which means to adjust or encircle something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tightened to the law
    That conforms strictly to what the law states.
    ceñido a la ley
    to be tightened
    To be contained or restricted in any aspect.
    estar ceñido

    Related Words

    to tighten
    Verb meaning to encircle something closely.
    ceñir
    to loosen
    Verb meaning to release or loosen something that was tightened.
    desceñir
    to fit
    To adjust a piece of clothing so that it fits the body.
    entallar

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to describe a person who dresses very tightly.
    That girl always goes out in tight clothes; she looks very stylish.
    Esa chica siempre sale con ropa ceñida, se ve muy estilizada.
    When referring to strict or overly formal behavior.
    Don't wear something so tight; relax a little.
    No te pongas tan ceñido, relájate un poco.