entupir, abarrotar, estudar intensamente de última hora
1. to stuff or pack tightly into a space that is too small
I tried to cram all my clothes into one suitcase.
Tentei entupir todas as minhas roupas em uma mala.
2. to study intensively in a short period of time, usually just before an exam
He crammed for the exam all night.
Ele estudou desesperadamente para o exame a noite toda.
3. to forcefully insert or push something into a tight space
She crammed the papers into the drawer.
Ela abarrotou os papéis na gaveta.
4. to fit an excessive amount of something into a limited space or time
We crammed three weeks of activities into one week.
Nós abarrotamos três semanas de atividades em uma semana.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'cramming' for exams is a common student practice, though generally discouraged by educators. The term reflects the stress of academic life and last-minute preparation. In cram schools (particularly in East Asia), intensive studying is a cultural institution, though less formalized in English-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
cram it in, studying for a test last minute
Related Idioms & Phrases
cram something down someone's throat - forçar alguém a aceitar algo contra sua vontade
cram for an exam - estudar desesperadamente na véspera de uma prova
cram session - sessão de estudo intensivo de última hora
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