congested

• Descreve um lugar ou passagem tão cheio de pessoas, veículos ou objetos que o movimento fica difícil; também pode indicar obstrução ou entupimento de vias respiratórias ou vasos.

Describes a place or passage that is so crowded with people, vehicles, or objects that movement is difficult.

1. Blocked or stuffedB1formalmedical

   Having a blocked or obstructed passage, especially in the nose or respiratory system.

   Entupido

   • She felt congested and had trouble breathing through her nose.
   • The cold left him with a congested chest.
   • He took medicine to relieve his congested sinuses.

   Sinônimosblockedcloggedobstructedstuffed

   Antônimosclearfreeopen

2. Overcrowded or cloggedB1formal

   So crowded or filled with traffic that movement is difficult.

   Congestionado ou sobrecarregado

   • The city streets are congested during rush hour.
   • The highway was congested due to an accident.
   • The airport was congested with holiday travelers.

   Sinônimosblockedcloggedcrowdedjammedobstructedpackedsnarled

   Antônimosclearemptyflowingopen

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de bloquear ou sobrecarregar, geralmente relacionado ao trânsito, às vias nasais ou a outros sistemas.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming blocked or overcrowded, often referring to traffic, nasal passages, or other systems.

1. Block or obstructB2formalmedical

   To cause an abnormal accumulation of fluid or matter, blocking normal flow, especially in the body.

   Obstruir

   • The cold virus can congest the nasal passages.
   • Allergies often congest the sinuses, making breathing difficult.
   • The medication helps to relieve congested airways.

   Sinônimosblockchokeclogjamobstructplugstop upstuff

   Antônimoscleardrainfreeopenunblock

2. Overcrowd or fillB2formal

   To fill something to excess, causing blockage or slowing of movement.

   Congestionar

   • The narrow streets were congested with traffic during rush hour.
   • Too many people congested the entrance to the stadium.
   • The network becomes congested when too many users try to access it simultaneously.

   Sinônimosblockchokeclogcramjamobstructovercrowdplugstuff

   Antônimosclearemptyfreeunblock