Encogimiento (en. Shrinking)

/en.ko.xiˈmen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Reduction in the size of something, especially a garment when washed.

The shrinkage of the shirt occurred after washing it in hot water.

El encogimiento de la camiseta ocurrió después de lavarla en agua caliente.

A feeling of unease or fear that causes an emotional contraction.

I feel a tightening in my chest when I think about the exam.

Siento un encogimiento en el pecho cuando pienso en el examen.

It derives from the verb 'shrink', which comes from the Latin 'coagere'.

shrugging

Gesture that indicates indifference or disinterest.

encogimiento de hombros

feeling a tightening in the heart

To feel deep sadness or fear.

tener un encogimiento en el corazón

shrink

To make something smaller.

encoger

coagulation

Process of transitioning from liquid to solid.

coagulación

contraction

Decrease or reduction in the size of something.

contracción

Feeling of nervousness or unease.

That news gave me a tightening in my stomach.

Esa noticia me provocó un encogimiento en el estómago.

Effect of shrinking a garment when washed.

That clothing always ends up shrinking, so it's better not to buy it.

Esa ropa siempre termina en encogimiento, así que mejor no la compres.