adjective/nounmasculinepl: apertos
tight, narrow, or difficult situation
1. tight or narrow in space
The jacket is too tight around the waist.
A jaqueta está muito aperta na cintura.
2. difficult or precarious situation; hardship
He found himself in a tight spot financially.
Ele se encontrava em um aperto financeiro.
3. pressed closely together; crowded
The passengers were packed tightly in the bus.
Os passageiros estavam apertos no ônibus.
4. emotionally or psychologically constrained
He felt a tightness in his chest.
Ele sentiu um aperto no peito.
NYC Slang
tight squeeze; jam; pinch
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar num aperto - to be in a tight spot or difficult situation
passar apertos - to go through hardships
dar um aperto de mão - to shake hands
aperto de coração - tightness of heart; anguish
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