constricted

[/kənˈstrɪktɪd/]

adjective

constrito, estreitado, apertado

1. made narrower or tighter; compressed

The constricted blood vessels reduced blood flow.

Os vasos sanguíneos constritados reduziram o fluxo de sangue.

2. restricted or limited in scope or freedom

She felt constricted by the rules of her family.

Ela se sentia constrangida pelas regras de sua família.

3. tightly squeezed or compressed

The constricted space made it difficult to move.

O espaço apertado dificultava o movimento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

constrito, apertado

commonly used in medical and general contexts

Rio de Janeiro

apertado, sufocado

emphasizes sensation of tightness

São Paulo

constrito, limitado

formal usage preferred in professional contexts

Portugal

constrangido, estreitado

constrangido also implies psychological restriction

constricted breathing - respiração ofegante

constricted chest - opressão no peito

feel constricted - sentir-se preso ou sufocado

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