What does "encoger" mean in English?

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Spanish

encoger

English

shrink

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Alternative translations of "encoger"

shrivel
contract
cringe
cower

Examples of how to use "encoger" in Spanish

Spanish
Se encogió de hombros sin decir nada.
English
He shrugged without saying anything.
Spanish
La camiseta se encoge con agua caliente.
English
The T-shirt shrinks with hot water.
Spanish
Mi suéter se encogió en la secadora.
English
My sweater shrank in the dryer.
Spanish
Cuando hacía frío, me encogía de hombros.
English
When it was cold, I would shrug my shoulders.
Spanish
Mañana se encogerán las uvas al sol.
English
Tomorrow, the grapes will shrivel in the sun.

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Se encogió de hombros sin decir nada.

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