tight
gb/tˈaɪt/ us/tˈaɪt/
A2
Inglés
~ 2700
szoros, szorul, szűk, testhezálló, szűkös, jóban van, összetartó, király, menő
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is tight
The jar lid was so tight I couldn’t open it.
Az üveg fedele annyira rá volt szorulva, hogy nem tudtam kinyitni.
She kept a tight hold on her bag in the crowd.
A tömegben szorosan fogta a táskáját.
Make sure the screws are tight before using the chair.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The door is tight and will not open easily.
Az ajtó szorul, és nem nyílik könnyen.
He wears a tight belt.
Szoros övet hord.
The rope is tight between the two poles.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tight' with 'narrow'. 'Tight' means firmly fixed, while 'narrow' refers to small width.
Significado
firm and difficult to move
Colocaciones
tight grip
|tight knot
|tight lid
|tight fit
|tight seal
Sinónimos
secure (Implies safely fixed or fastened, often for protection.)
Antónimos
loose (Not firmly fixed or held; free to move.)
Temas
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Held in place strongly and not easy to move.
Firmly fixed in place, with little or no space to move or loosen.
A2
2
szűk
A2
testhezálló
B2
Patrón de uso:
[clothing/item] is tight on [someone/something]
These shoes are too tight for me.
Ez a cipő túl szűk nekem.
He wore a tight shirt that showed his muscles.
Testhezálló inget viselt, amely kiemelte az izmait.
The ring was tight on her finger.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My pants are tight.
Szűk a nadrágom.
This hat is tight on my head.
Ez a sapka szorítja a fejemet.
The shoes feel tight.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'tight' with 'small'. A shirt can be the right size but still feel tight if it fits too closely.
Significado
close-fitting
Colocaciones
tight jeans
|tight dress
|tight shoes
|too tight
|skin tight
Sinónimos
snug (Close-fitting but often more comfortable and pleasant than 'tight'.)
Antónimos
loose (Not fitting closely; having extra space.)
Temas
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Definición
Fitting very close to the body or surface.
Fitting closely against the body or surface, often uncomfortably so.
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is tight on [time/money/etc.]
We’re on a tight budget this month.
Ebben a hónapban szűkös a költségvetésünk.
The project is running on a tight schedule.
A projekt szoros ütemterv szerint halad.
Money has been tight since I lost my job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I am on a tight budget.
Szűkös a költségvetésem.
We have a tight schedule today.
Ma szoros az időbeosztásunk.
Money is tight for our family.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'tight' with 'strict'. A 'tight budget' means limited money, not strict rules.
Significado
having limited resources
Colocaciones
tight budget
|tight schedule
|tight deadline
|money is tight
Sinónimos
scarce (Emphasizes the small supply of resources.)
Antónimos
plentiful (Available in large amounts.)
Temas
business
|daily life
|finance
|work
|time
Definición
Not having enough time, money, or resources.
Having very little time, money, or other resources available.
B2
INFORMAL
4
jóban van
B1
összetartó
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is tight with [someone else]
They’ve been tight since high school.
Középiskola óta nagyon jóban vannak.
Our team is really tight and works well together.
A csapatunk nagyon összetartó, és jól dolgozik együtt.
She’s tight with all her neighbors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We are tight friends.
Nagyon jó barátok vagyunk.
He is tight with his brother.
Nagyon jóban van a testvérével.
Our class is very tight.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and more common in spoken English.
Significado
close in relationship
Colocaciones
tight friendship
|tight group
|be tight with
Sinónimos
close (General term for having a strong personal connection.)
Antónimos
distant (Not emotionally close.)
Temas
relationships
|emotions
Definición
Being very close friends or having a strong connection with someone.
Having a close and supportive relationship with someone.
B2
INFORMAL
5
That was a tight guitar solo!
Király volt az a gitárszóló!
Your new car is pretty tight.
Elég menő az új kocsid.
The movie had some tight action scenes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Your song is tight!
Király a számod!
This game is tight.
Ez a játék király.
That dance was tight.
Error frecuente:
Learners might think it means physically firm; context shows it's slang praise.
Significado
excellent (slang)
Colocaciones
tight performance
|that’s tight
Sinónimos
awesome (Informal praise for something impressive.)
Antónimos
lame (Slang for unimpressive or bad.)
Temas
slang
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very good or cool (informal).
Very good, impressive, or well-executed (slang).
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
tight
AFI
GB/tˈaɪt/
US/tˈaɪt/
Sílabas y acento
tight (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tight)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: tight
- Comparative: tighter
- Superlative: tightest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
cut it tight
1/kˈʌt ˈɪt tˈaɪt/
idiom
allow little extra time before deadline/event
To plan something so that there is almost no extra time before it must be done, which could cause problems if delayed.
Ejemplos
- You’re cutting it tight if you leave at 8 for a 9 o’clock meeting across town.
- They cut it tight but managed to catch the train.
hold tight
1/hˈoʊld tˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
grasp firmly and not release
To keep holding something strongly and not let go.
Ejemplos
- Hold tight to the railing when you go down the stairs.
- The child held tight to her mother’s hand.
in a tight spot
1/ˈɪn ə tˈaɪt spˈɑt/
idiom
informal
in a difficult situation
In trouble or in a hard situation with few choices.
Ejemplos
- I was in a tight spot when I lost my wallet overseas.
- They found themselves in a tight spot after missing the deadline.
in a tight spot
2/ˈɪn ə tˈaɪt spˈɑt/
idiom
in a difficult situation
In a hard situation with few choices to solve it.
Ejemplos
- I was in a tight spot when I lost my wallet in a foreign city.
- She found herself in a tight spot after missing the deadline.
sit tight
1/sˈɪt tˈaɪt/
idiom
informal
wait without taking action
To stay where you are and wait patiently without doing anything until something happens.
Ejemplos
- Just sit tight while I make a call.
- They told us to sit tight until help arrived.
sit tight
2/sˈɪt tˈaɪt/
idiom
wait without moving or acting
To wait and do nothing until something changes or someone tells you what to do.
Ejemplos
- Just sit tight while I find out what’s going on.
- We sat tight until help arrived.