Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apertado

Adjective
/ˌɑːpərˈtɑːdoʊ/
Definition
Tight or constrained in space or fit.
Examples
  • The jeans were too apertado, making it uncomfortable to sit.
  • The meeting was apertado due to the lack of time.
  • She felt apertado in the crowded train.
Meaning
The term ‘apertado’ is often used to describe something that is squeezed tightly or confined, whether it relates to clothing, a physical space, or a figurative situation. In a broader sense, it can also imply a feeling of being under pressure.
Synonyms
  • Tight
  • Constrained
  • Confined
  • Pressed
  • Cramped