How to Say "close-fitting" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “close-fitting” is “ajustado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Llevo unos pantalones muy ajustados hoy.
I'm wearing very tight pants today.
Este vestido es demasiado ajustado para mí.
This dress is too tight for me.
La tapa de la caja está muy ajustada y no abre.
The lid of the box is very snug and won't open.
Matching the Noun
The ending of the word changes depending on what you are describing. Use 'ajustado' for masculine items (like pantalones) and 'ajustada' for feminine items (like una falda).
Describing vs. Result
Use 'ser' if the clothing is designed to be tight (a style), and 'estar' if it feels tight on you right now because of your size.
Don't forget the 'a'
Mistake: “La camisa es ajustado.”
Correction: La camisa es ajustada. Since 'camisa' is feminine, the adjective must end in 'a'.
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