/es藞t删et蕛o/
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Translation
narrow, tight
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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
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.
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They crossed the strait in a small boat.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 36, lesson 8: estrecho, promedio, tela and 7 more words.