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How do you say "cramped" in Spanish (Latin America)?
Apretada
In Spanish (Latin America), "cramped" is Apretada.
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Pronunciation
Sound out "Apretada" as a-pre-TA-da — the stress lands on the capitalized syllable while the rest stays light.
Grammar notes
Apretada is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La pequeña habitación se sentía estrecha.
The tiny room felt cramped.
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How to remember Apretada
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Questions about Apretada
How do you pronounce Apretada?
Sound out "Apretada" as a-pre-TA-da — the stress lands on the capitalized syllable while the rest stays light.
Is Apretada formal or casual?
Apretada is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Apretada used in Spanish (Latin America)?
Apretada is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La pequeña habitación se sentía estrecha. (The tiny room felt cramped.).
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