/esˈtɾetʃo/
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Translation
narrow, tight
Word origin
From Latin strictus ('drawn tight'), the past participle of stringere ('to bind tight'). The same root gives English 'strict' and 'strait'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- strictus
- English cognates
- strict, strait, stringent
Grammar
Feminineestrecha
Masc pluralestrechos
Fem pluralestrechas
Examples
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The street is too narrow for the lorry.
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These shoes are very tight on me.
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We have a very close relationship with our neighbours.
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The narrow corridor barely let the light through.
Cruzaron .
They crossed the strait in a small boat.
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