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esticado — meaning in English

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English meaning

elongated adj Stretched out so as to be longer and thinner than usual.
taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

Senses

esticado is used for these senses in English:

elongated stretched
taut (also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.

taut — full definition

adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

alongado retesado tenso teso conciso