Contraídas

Contraídas is a Spanish word that translates to "contracted" or "tightened" in English. It is a past participle of the verb contraer, which means to contract, shrink, or become smaller. The word can be used in various contexts to describe something that has become shorter, narrower, or more tense. For example, it can refer to muscles that have contracted, a wound that has closed up, or a debt that has been incurred. In a figurative sense, contraídas can also describe a feeling of being anxious or tense, as in "sentirse contraído" which means to feel tense or uneasy. The specific meaning often depends on the surrounding words and the context in which it is used.