Spanish Conversation · Level 164
30 words
Spanish word
compacto
Pronunciation
IPA/komˈpakto/
Meaning
- adjectivecompact
Example
Lleva una cámara compacta en el bolso.
She is carrying a compact camera in her bag.
More examples
El coche tiene un diseño compacto que facilita el aparcamiento.
The car has a compact design that makes parking easier.
Core concept
Tightly packed cluster.
Common phrases
diseño compacto
compact design
formato compacto
compact format
equipo compacto
compact equipment
Similar words
pequeño: Small overall physical size with little bulk.
estrecho: Very narrow across width or opening, leaving little lateral space.
apretado: Crowded or tightly packed, leaving little room for movement.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocupa poco espacio porque sus partes están juntas o apretadas.
Word origin
It comes from Latin compactus 'pressed together', originally describing parts pressed close so the whole occupies little space.
Usage tips
- It is often used in product descriptions to mean components are arranged to save space rather than simply being smaller.
Other meanings
- compactly builtadjective
Opposites
- voluminosobulkyadjective
Related words
- compactarcompactverb
- compacidadcompactnessnoun