shrink in Spanish
shrink in Spanish is loquero, encoger, contraer — shrink means to become or make smaller.
shrink in Spanish
loquero
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
encoger
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
contraer
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
jibarizar
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
mermar
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
achicarse
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
contraerse
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
encogerse
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
correr
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
rehuir
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
zafar
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
rehuir
(intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
What does "shrink" mean?
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verb To become or make smaller.
"The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
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verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
"She shrank from his angry stare."
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noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
"He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."
shrink in a sentence
- The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
- Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
- She shrank from his angry stare.
- He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shrink" in Spanish?
"shrink" in Spanish is loquero, encoger, contraer. shrink means: To become or make smaller.
How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?
Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In Spanish, "shrink" is loquero, encoger, contraer.
Are there other ways to say "shrink" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "shrink": loquero, encoger, contraer, jibarizar, mermar, achicarse.
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