How to Say "Shrunk" in Spanish

encogido

/enkoˈxido/

The English word "shrunk" is translated into Spanish as encogido.

The word encogido is the past participle of the verb encoger.

Meaning: past participle of shrink (verb)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Latin America, the verb achicar is widely used to mean "to shrink".

When used as an adjective, the form changes to match the gender and number of the noun it describes, appearing as encogido/a/os/as.

/enkoˈxido/

In Mexico and other Latin American countries, the word achicarse is common slang for 'getting cold feet' or losing courage in a high-pressure situation.
Spanish uses the root cog- in encoger, which is related to the verb coger, meaning 'to take' or 'to grab', evoking the idea of pulling material together.
Spanish speakers distinguish between accidental shrinking and intentional downsizing by choosing between the verbs encoger and achicar.

Mis pantalones se han encogido en la lavadora.
My pants have shrunk in the washer.
El negocio se ha encogido debido a la competencia.
The business has shrunk due to the competition.
Mi suéter se achicó después de lavarlo.
My sweater shrank after washing it.
El perro se encogió de miedo durante la tormenta.
The dog shrank with fear during the storm.
El tiempo se encoge cuando estás divirtiéndote.
Time shrinks when you're having fun.
La camiseta se ha encogido.
The t-shirt has shrunk.
El suéter se ha encogido mucho.
The sweater has shrunk a lot.
Mi pantalón favorito está encogido.
My favorite pants are shrunk.
He encogido la ropa con agua caliente.
I have shrunk the clothes with hot water.

Daniel is looking at a piece of laundry in the laundry room.

Daniel

¿Qué le pasó a tu camiseta?
What happened to your t-shirt?
Lucía

Se ha encogido en la lavadora.
It has shrunk in the washing machine.
Daniel

Es una lástima, parece muy pequeña.
That's a shame, it looks very small.
Lucía

Sí, ahora me queda muy apretada.
Yes, now it fits me very tightly.

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