Ceñido (en. Tight)

seˈni.ðo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Translation: It refers to something that is fitted to the body or to an object.
Translation: The dress she is wearing is very tight.
El vestido que lleva puesto es muy ceñido.
Translation: That is applied with force or intensity.
Translation: She held a tight hug to her friend.
Ella mantuvo un abrazo ceñido a su amigo.
Translation: That limits or restricts movement.
Translation: The belt was so tight that it made it difficult for him to breathe.
El cinturón estaba tan ceñido que le dificultaba respirar.

Etymology

Translation: From the verb "ceñir," which comes from the Latin 'cingere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: Tight waist
Translation: It refers to a waist that is adjusted or slender.
Cintura ceñida
Translation: Tight binding
Translation: It refers to a binding that is firm and restrictive.
Sujeción ceñida
Translation: Fitted dress
Translation: A dress that fits the body, especially the contours.
Vestido ceñido

Related Words

Translation: to tighten
Translation: Verb that means to adjust or tighten something.
ceñir
Translation: adjustment
Translation: The action of adjusting something to a measure or shape.
ajuste
Translation: tight
Translation: That is very tight or fitted.
apretado

Slang Meanings

Translation: It is said that a garment is 'tight' when it is fashionable and fitted.
Translation: That dress is so tight that it is in fashion.
Ese vestido está tan ceñido que está de moda.
Translation: Referring to a tense or complicated situation.
Translation: The atmosphere was tense before the meeting.
La atmósfera estaba ceñida antes de la reunión.