tightly

BrE /ˈtaɪtli/ AmE /ˈtaɪtli/

adverb en → es

1 CLOSELY [adverb] B1

in a way that is close together or near each other; in a way that fits closely around something

estrechamente, ajustadamente

Collocations tightly closed · tightly packed

  • The lid was tightly closed.

    La tapa estaba estrechamente cerrada.

2 STRONGLY [adverb] B1

in a way that is strong or firm; in a way that does not allow something to move easily

firmemente, con fuerza

Collocations tightly held · tightly secured

  • She held the rope tightly.

    Ella sujetó la cuerda firmemente.

3 SECURELY [adverb] B2

in a way that is secure or safe; in a way that prevents something from being damaged or lost

seguramente, con seguridad

Collocations tightly sealed · tightly wrapped

  • The package was tightly wrapped.

    El paquete estaba envuelto con seguridad.

4 TIGHTLY [adverb] B1

in a way that is tight or compressed; in a way that fits closely around something

ajustadamente, ajustado

Collocations tightly fitting · tightly woven

  • The gloves fit tightly.

    Los guantes se ajustan bien.

5 STRONGLY [adverb] B2

in a way that is strong or intense; in a way that shows great emotion or determination

fuertemente, con intensidad

Collocations tightly held belief · tightly controlled

  • He clung tightly to his beliefs.

    Él se aferró fuertemente a sus creencias.

6 CLOSELY [adverb] C1

in a way that is close or near; in a way that shows great attention to detail or precision

cercanamente, con precisión

Collocations tightly focused · tightly knit

  • The team worked closely together.

    El equipo trabajó cercanamente juntos.

7 STRONGLY [adverb] C1

in a way that is strong or intense; in a way that shows great emotion or determination

fuertemente, con intensidad

Collocations tightly held secret · tightly controlled

  • She kept the secret tightly.

    Ella guardó el secreto fuertemente.

8 SECURELY [adverb] C1

in a way that is secure or safe; in a way that prevents something from being damaged or lost

seguramente, con seguridad

Collocations tightly sealed container · tightly secured

  • The container was tightly sealed.

    El contenedor estaba sellado con seguridad.