confined

S2 W2

BrE /kənˈfaɪnd/ AmE /kənˈfaɪnd/

adjective en → es

1 RESTRICTED MOVEMENT [attributive, predicative] B1

limited in freedom of movement or action; restricted to a particular place or area

restringido, limitado en movimiento

  • be confined to something

Collocations confined to bed · confined to a wheelchair

  • She was confined to her room for two weeks.

    Ella estuvo confinada a su habitación durante dos semanas.

2 LIMITED SPACE [attributive, predicative] B1

having limited space or area; restricted in size or scope

limitado en espacio, reducido

  • be confined to something

Collocations confined space · confined area

  • The room was so small and confined.

    La habitación era tan pequeña y confinada.

3 LIMITED RANGE [attributive, predicative] B2

limited in range or extent; restricted to a particular area or subject

limitado en rango, restringido

  • be confined to something

Collocations confined range of knowledge · confined area of study

  • His interests are quite confined.

    Sus intereses son bastante limitados.

4 LIMITED TIME [attributive, predicative] B2

limited in time; restricted to a particular period or duration

limitado en tiempo, restringido

  • be confined to something

Collocations confined time frame · confined period of study

  • The project is confined to a six-month period.

    El proyecto está limitado a un período de seis meses.