What does "apretado" mean in English?

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Spanish

apretado

English

tight

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Alternative translations of "apretado"

packed
crammed
compressed
squeezed

Examples of how to use "apretado" in Spanish

Spanish
Llevaba un vestido muy apretado.
English
I was wearing a very tight dress.
Spanish
El botón está muy apretado en mi abrigo.
English
The button is very tight on my coat.
Spanish
Tengo el horario apretado hoy por trabajo.
English
My schedule is tight today because of work.
Spanish
Los jeans me quedan apretado después de cenar.
English
My jeans feel tight after dinner.
Spanish
Su abrazo fue apretado y reconfortante.
English
His hug was tight and comforting.

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Llevaba un vestido muy apretado.

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