adjective/verb (past participle)
comprimido
1. pressed or squeezed into a smaller space or volume
The compressed air in the tire needs to be checked.
O ar comprimido no pneu precisa ser verificado.
2. reduced in size or length; condensed
The compressed version of the report was easier to read.
A versão comprimida do relatório era mais fácil de ler.
3. expressed in few words; concise
His compressed speech left little room for questions.
Seu discurso comprimido deixou pouco espaço para perguntas.
4. flattened or pressed together
The compressed soil made it difficult for roots to grow.
O solo compactado dificultava o crescimento das raízes.
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