Encogido (en. Shrunken)

[en-ko-'xi-ðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has decreased in size or volume.

The shrunk sweater no longer fits him well.

El suéter encogido ya no le queda bien.

That shows shyness or lack of confidence.

Despite his good performance, he came across as shy during the interview.

A pesar de su buen desempeño, se presentó encogido durante la entrevista.

That is bent or contracted by some force.

The piece of paper became crumpled after getting wet.

La hoja de papel quedó encogida después de mojarse.

From the verb 'encoger', which comes from the Latin 'coarctare', meaning 'to reduce'.

to be curled up

To be shy or embarrassed.

estar encogido

curled up with fear

To feel scared or terrified.

encogido de miedo

to shrug one's shoulders

To show disinterest or doubt when not having an answer.

encogerse de hombros

to shrink

To cause something to decrease in size.

encoger

shrinking

The process of shrinking or the condition of being curled up.

encogimiento

shyness

The quality or state of being shy.

timidez

To be very scared or affected by a situation.

After the scare, he remained curled up in the corner.

Después del susto, quedó encogido en la esquina.

To feel insecure or small in a situation.

I feel small when I speak in public.

Me siento encogido cuando hablo en público.