ajustado
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ajustado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. tight
Me compré un pantalón tan ajustado que no puedo ni sentarme.The pants I bought are so tight I can't even sit down.
b. tight-fitting
Los zapatos me quedaban un poco ajustados así que pedí un número más grande.The shoes were rather tight-fitting so I asked for the next size up.
c. close-fitting (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me gusta la ropa ajustada, pero en el trabajo llevamos un uniforme amplio.I like close-fitting clothes, but at work we wear a loose uniform.
2. (limited)
a. tight
Tenemos un presupuesto muy ajustado así que no queremos que surjan imprevistos.We have a very tight budget so we don't want any unforeseen expenditure.
a. close
El ajustado resultado de la votación para elegir un nuevo líder provocó una crisis en el partido.The close result of the vote to elect a new leader caused a crisis within the party.
b. narrow
Tras su ajustada victoria en las elecciones, el partido podría verse obligado a formar una coalición.After its narrow victory in the election, the party may find itself obliged to form a coalition.
a. in keeping with
Los investigadores que aborden un problema complejo adoptarán un enfoque ajustado a su formación.Investigators tackling a complex problem will adopt an approach in keeping with their background.
b. in accordance with
Vamos a apelar contra el fallo porque es nuestra opinión que no está ajustado a derecho.We are going to appeal against the judgment because we believe it is not in accordance with the law.
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