compact

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BrE /ˈkɒmpækt/ AmE /ˈkɑːmpækt/

adjective, noun en → es

1 SMALL/NEAT [attributive], [predicative] A2

small and neat in size or shape; not taking up much space

compacto, pequeño y ordenado

  • a compact car/house

Collocations compact disc (CD) · compact camera

  • She bought a small, compact house.

    Ella compró una casa pequeña y compacta.

2 ORGANIZED [attributive], [predicative] B1

organized and efficient; not wasting time or space

ordenado, eficiente

  • be a compact argument

Collocations compact schedule · compact meeting

  • The meeting was very compact and to the point.

    La reunión fue muy compacta y al grano.

3 CONTRACT [attributive], [predicative] B2

(of a plan or agreement) designed to make something happen quickly and efficiently; short-term

de diseño para hacer algo rápidamente y eficientemente

  • a compact plan/agreement

Collocations compact strategy · compact agreement

  • The company has a compact plan to expand its market.

    La empresa tiene un plan compacto para expandir su mercado.

4 GROUP [attributive], [predicative] B2

(of a group of people) small and closely organized; not wasting time or space

pequeño y bien organizado

  • a compact team

Collocations compact group · compact unit

  • The company has a very compact and efficient team.

    La empresa tiene un equipo muy compacto y eficiente.

5 AGREEMENT [attributive], [predicative] B2

(of an agreement or plan) designed to make something happen quickly and efficiently; short-term

de diseño para hacer algo rápidamente y eficientemente

  • a compact agreement

Collocations compact deal · compact arrangement

  • They made a compact agreement to share the costs.

    Hicieron un acuerdo compacto para compartir los costos.

6 BRIEF [attributive], [predicative] C1

(of a speech or article) short and clear; not wasting time or space

breve y claro

  • a compact speech/article

Collocations compact presentation · compact report

  • The speaker gave a very compact and clear speech.

    El orador dio un discurso muy compacto y claro.

7 CONTRACT [attributive], [predicative] C1

(of a contract) designed to make something happen quickly and efficiently; short-term

de diseño para hacer algo rápidamente y eficientemente

  • a compact contract

Collocations compact deal · compact agreement

  • The company signed a compact contract to build the new facility.

    La empresa firmó un contrato compacto para construir la nueva instalación.

8 GROUP [attributive], [predicative] C1

(of a group of people) small and closely organized; not wasting time or space

pequeño y bien organizado

  • a compact team

Collocations compact group · compact unit

  • The company has a very compact and efficient team.

    La empresa tiene un equipo muy compacto y eficiente.