Que queda muy pegado al cuerpo, sin espacio de sobra.
Fitting closely, with no space to spare.
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Estos zapatos me quedan apretados. — These shoes are too tight.
La tapa está bien ajustada en el bote. — The lid is tight on the jar.
Esta semana tengo la agenda muy justa. — My schedule is tight this week.
Tiene fama de ser tacaña con su dinero. — She is known for being tight with her cash.
¿El cuello te queda demasiado apretado? — Is the collar too tight for you?
¿Puedes comprobar si los tornillos están ajustados? — Can you check if the screws are tight?
¿Crees que va demasiado justo de tiempo? — Do you think his time is too tight?
¿Por qué eres tan tacaño al comprar regalos? — Why are you so tight when buying gifts?
Se metió a duras penas en unos vaqueros apretados. — She squeezed into a tight pair of jeans.
Lleva un vestido ajustado a la fiesta. — She wears a tight dress to the party.
No puedo quedar; tengo el calendario muy justo. — I can't meet; my calendar is tight.
Siempre se pone tacaño cuando se trata de salir a cenar. — He's always tight when it comes to dining out.
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