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ajustado

tight

adjective ah-hoos-TAH-doh Rare

Also means

adjusted

Usage Note

Ajustado most commonly means 'tight-fitting' when describing clothing (unos pantalones ajustados), or 'close,' 'narrow,' or 'tight' for a result or budget: una victoria muy ajustada ('a very close win'), un presupuesto ajustado ('a tight budget'). It is the past participle of ajustar, used adjectivally.

Examples

"Lleva unos vaqueros muy ajustados."

Natural Translation

She is wearing very tight jeans.

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