cramped

BrE /ˈkræm.pɪd/ AmE /ˈkræm.pɪd/

adjective en → es

1 SPACE [T + adj] B1

having very little space and feeling uncomfortable because of it

estrecho, angosto, apretado

  • a cramped room/space

Collocations cramped conditions · cramped living space

  • The apartment was very cramped.

    El apartamento era muy apretado.

2 WRITING [T + adj] B2

written in a way that is difficult to read because there is not enough space between the words or lines

apretado, apretado en letra

  • cramped writing

Collocations cramped handwriting · cramped text

  • His notes were so cramped that I could hardly read them.

    Sus notas estaban tan apretadas que apenas podía leerlas.

3 BODY [T + adj] B2

feeling uncomfortable because you are sitting or standing in an unnatural position for too long

con el cuerpo entumecido, con los músculos agarrotados

  • feel cramped

Collocations cramped muscles · cramped posture

  • After sitting in the same position for hours, my legs felt cramped.

    Después de estar sentado en la misma posición durante horas, mis piernas se sintieron entumecidas.