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compact

[/ˈkɒmpækt/ (adjective/noun), /kəmˈpækt/ (verb)]
adjective/noun/verbN/A (adjective), masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective), compacts (noun)
compacto
1. (adjective) closely and firmly packed together; dense
The soil is compact and difficult to dig.
O solo é compacto e difícil de cavar.
2. (adjective) taking up little space; small and convenient
She bought a compact car for city driving.
Ela comprou um carro compacto para dirigir na cidade.
3. (noun) a small cosmetic case, typically containing powder or foundation
She applied makeup using her compact mirror.
Ela aplicou maquiagem usando seu espelho compacto.
4. (noun) a formal agreement or contract between parties
The two nations signed a compact to reduce emissions.
As duas nações assinaram um pacto para reduzir emissões.
5. (verb) to press or squeeze firmly together
Compact the soil before laying the foundation.
Compacte o solo antes de colocar a fundação.
Synonyms
densetightsmallagreementpactcompress
Antonyms
loosesparselargespacious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compacto
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compacto
commonly used in automotive and real estate contexts
Portugal
compacto
standard usage, also used for 'compact disc'

Related Idioms & Phrases

compact disc (CD)
compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)
make a compact with someone
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