compact

• Describe algo pequeño, bien organizado y que ocupa poco espacio. También se aplica a algo denso o conciso, como un texto o un argumento.

Describes something that is small, neatly arranged, and takes up little space.

1. Small and neatly arrangedB1formal

   Closely and neatly packed together; taking up little space.

   compacto, que ocupa poco espacio

   • The apartment is small but very compact.
   • She bought a compact car for city driving.
   • The design is compact and efficient.

   Sinónimoscompresseddenselittleneatshortsmallsnugtighttrim

   Antónimosbulkyloosescatteredspacious

2. Concise or briefB2formal

   Expressing something in a short and clear way.

   Conciso o breve

   • He gave a compact summary of the report.
   • The article is compact and informative.
   • Her speech was compact but powerful.

   Sinónimosabridgedbriefconcisepithyshortsuccinctsummaryterse

   Antónimosdiffuselengthylong-windedprolixverbosewordy

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña caja plana, generalmente de cosméticos, o un acuerdo o contrato oficial entre partes.

A noun referring to a small, flat container, typically for makeup or cosmetics, or a formal agreement or contract between parties.

1. Small case for makeupB1formal

   A small, flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and sometimes other cosmetics.

   Polvera compacta

   • She opened her compact to check her makeup.
   • The compact fits easily into her handbag.
   • He bought her a vintage silver compact as a gift.

   Sinónimospowder compact

2. B2formal

   A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.

   pacto o convenio formal

   • The two nations signed a compact to reduce carbon emissions.
   • The compact between the companies outlined their partnership terms.
   • This compact ensures mutual cooperation in trade.

   Sinónimosaccordagreementconcordatcontractconventioncovenantpacttreaty

• Comprimir o presionar algo para que ocupe menos espacio, haciendo que sea más denso o apretado; también puede referirse a abreviar o resumir algo.

A verb meaning to press or squeeze something together, or to make something denser or more concise.

1. Compress or condenseB2formal

   To press something together tightly, making it smaller or denser.

   Compactar o comprimir

   • The machine compacts the trash into small bales.
   • She compacted the soil around the plant roots.
   • The snow was compacted by the weight of the cars.

   Sinónimoscompresscondenseconsolidateconstrictcramcrushpackpresssqueezetamp

   Antónimosexpandfluffinflateloosen

2. Make conciseC1formal

   To express something in a shorter or more condensed form.

   Resumir

   • The author compacted the entire history into a single chapter.
   • He compacted his speech to fit the time limit.
   • The report was compacted into a one-page summary.

   Sinónimosabbreviatecompressconcentratecondensereduceshorten

   Antónimoselaborateexpandextendlengthen