fit

S1 W1

BrE /fɪt/ AmE /fɪt/

verb / adjective en → es

past fitted pp fitted ing fitting

1 MATCH/AGREE [intransitive, T + obj + prep] A2

to be suitable or appropriate for something

encajar, coincidir con

  • fit (with)
  • fit into

Collocations fit the bill · fit in with someone's plans

  • This job fits my skills perfectly.

    Este trabajo encaja perfectamente con mis habilidades.

2 FIT INTO PLACE [transitive] B1

to put something into a space or position so that it fits exactly

ajustar, encajar algo

  • fit (something) in/into

Collocations fit a key into the lock · fit a piece of furniture together

  • She fit the puzzle pieces together.

    Ella ajustó las piezas del rompecabezas.

3 PHYSICAL CONDITION [intransitive] A2

to be in good physical condition and healthy

estar en forma, estar saludable

  • fit
  • He is very fit and runs every day.

    Él está muy en forma y corre todos los días.

4 ADJECTIVE - SUITABLE [adjective] A2

suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

adecuado, apropiado

  • fit (for)
  • This solution is not fit for the problem.

    Esta solución no es adecuada para el problema.

5 ADJECTIVE - HEALTHY [adjective] A2

in good physical condition and healthy

en forma, saludable

  • fit
  • She is a fit and active person.

    Ella es una persona en forma y activa.

6 ADJECTIVE - SMALL [adjective] B1

small enough to be carried or worn easily

compacto, pequeño

  • fit (into)
  • The bag is fit to carry in your pocket.

    La bolsa es compacta para llevar en tu bolsillo.

7 ADJECTIVE - TIGHT [adjective] B1

worn so that it fits tightly and does not move around

ajustado, ceñido

  • fit (on)
  • The shirt is fit on her.

    La camisa le queda ajustada.

8 ADJECTIVE - TIGHTLY [adjective] B1

worn tightly and not loose

ajustado, ceñido

  • fit (on)
  • The dress is fit on her.

    El vestido le queda ajustado.

Phrasal verbs

fit in MATCH/AGREE B1

encajar, adaptarse

  • She fits in well with the team.

    Ella se adapta bien al equipo.

fit out EQUIP B2

equipar, dotar de

  • They fit the apartment out with new furniture.

    Equiparon el apartamento con nuevo mobiliario.

fit up SET UP B2

preparar, arreglar

  • They fit the room up for a party.

    Prepararon la habitación para una fiesta.

fit together ASSEMBLE B1

ensamblar, juntar

  • The pieces fit together perfectly.

    Las piezas se ensamblan perfectamente.

fit into MATCH/AGREE B1

ajustarse, encajar

  • He fits into the team well.

    Él se ajusta bien al equipo.

Idioms

fit as a fiddle B2

estar en plena forma

  • He is fit as a fiddle at his age.

    Él está en plena forma para su edad.

fit the bill B2

cumplir con los requisitos

  • This car fits the bill for our needs.

    Este carro cumple con nuestros requisitos.

fit to be tied C1

estar furioso, estar fuera de sí

  • He was fit to be tied when he found out.

    Estaba fuera de sí cuando se enteró.