What is the Spanish word for "tighten"?

Learn how to say "tighten" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tighten

Spanish

apretar

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Alternative translations of "tighten"

ajustar
tensar
estrechar

Examples of how to use "tighten" in Spanish

English
You need to tighten this screw.
Spanish
Necesitas apretar este tornillo.
English
I tighten the loose screw.
Spanish
Yo aprieto el tornillo suelto.
English
She tightened the jar lid.
Spanish
Ella apretó la tapa del frasco.
English
They are tightening the bolts now.
Spanish
Ellos están apretando los tornillos ahora.
English
We have tightened the safety rules.
Spanish
Hemos reforzado las reglas de seguridad.

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