adjectivemasculinepl: encolhidos
shrunken, shrunk, shriveled, withdrawn, timid
1. Made smaller in size, typically due to washing, drying, or contraction
The shirt became encolhido after washing in hot water.
A camiseta ficou encolhida após lavar em água quente.
2. Physically or emotionally withdrawn, timid, or cowering
He sat encolhido in the corner, afraid to speak.
Ele ficou encolhido no canto, com medo de falar.
3. Curled up or contracted in posture
The child slept encolhido under the blanket.
A criança dormiu encolhida sob o cobertor.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ficar encolhido de frio - to curl up from cold
encolhido de medo - cowering in fear
roupa encolhida - shrunken clothing
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