This phrase literally translates to 'tighter than a bullfighter's suit' and is used to describe a situation or thing that is very tight or scarce. It can also refer to someone who is very stingy or tight-fisted.
Examples
- Spanish: Este mes estoy más apretado que traje de torero, no puedo gastar en nada extra.
- English: This month I'm tighter than a bullfighter's suit, I can't spend on anything extra.