tight

fitting closely around something, especially clothes or shoes

estrecho, ajustado, ceñido

• tight fit

Collocations a tight fit · tight jeans

• The gloves are too tight.

  Los guantes son muy ajustados.

holding something firmly or tightly, especially a grip or hold

firme, fuerte, apretado

• tight grip

Collocations a tight grip on something · hold something in a tight grasp

• He had a tight hold on the rope.

  Tenía un agarre fuerte en la cuerda.

tense or rigid, especially of muscles or body parts

tenso, rígido, crispado

• tight muscles

Collocations tight muscles · a tight jaw

• Her face was tense and tight.

  Su cara estaba tensa y crispada.

secure or fastened tightly, especially of doors or windows

cerrado con llave, seguro, bien cerrado

• tight lock

Collocations a tight lock on the door · make sure everything is tightly secured

• Make sure all windows are tight.

  Asegúrate de que todas las ventanas estén bien cerradas.

strict or severe, especially of rules or discipline

estricto, severo, riguroso

• tight control

Collocations tight rules · a tight regime

• The company has a tight policy on expenses.

  La empresa tiene una política estricta sobre gastos.

relating to money or finances, especially when there is not enough of it

económico, financiero, limitado en recursos

• tight budget

Collocations a tight budget · live on a tight income

• We're living on a very tight budget.

  Vivimos con un presupuesto muy limitado.

close or narrow, especially of spaces or gaps

estrecho, estreñido, angosto

• tight space

Collocations a tight space · a narrow alleyway

• There's not much room in the car.

  No hay mucho espacio en el coche.

in a tight or close manner, especially of fitting or holding something

estrechamente, ajustadamente, firmemente

• tight fit

Collocations fit tightly · hold tightly

• The ring fits tightly on her finger.

  El anillo se ajusta firmemente a su dedo.