compact
US /kəmˈpækt/
UK /kəmˈpækt/
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compacto, denso
closely and neatly packed together; dense
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The car has a compact design, making it easy to park.
El coche tiene un diseño compacto, lo que facilita el estacionamiento.
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The snow was compact and firm underfoot.
La nieve estaba compacta y firme bajo los pies.
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polvera, compacto
a small flat case containing face powder and a mirror, typically carried in a woman's handbag
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She pulled out her makeup compact to touch up her face.
Sacó su polvera para retocarse la cara.
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The vintage compact had intricate engravings.
La polvera vintage tenía intrincados grabados.
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compactar, comprimir
make or become denser, firmer, or more closely packed
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The machine is designed to compact waste materials.
La máquina está diseñada para compactar materiales de desecho.
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The soil needs to be compacted before laying the foundation.
El suelo necesita ser compactado antes de colocar los cimientos.