Angosto (en. Narrow)

/anˈɡosto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a space that is limited in width.
The hallway is so narrow that barely one person can fit.
El pasillo es tan angosto que apenas cabe una persona.
It is used to describe roads or streets that are not wide.
We took a narrow route that led us to a beautiful landscape.
Tomamos una ruta angosta que nos llevó a un hermoso paisaje.
It can refer to a figurative representation of something with little breadth.
His worldview is narrow; he does not accept other opinions.
Su visión del mundo es angosta, no acepta otras opiniones.

Etymology

From Latin 'angustus', which means narrow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

narrow angle
It refers to an angle that is less than 90 degrees.
ángulo angosto
narrow road
A road that is narrow, hindering the passage of vehicles.
camino angosto
narrow view
A limited perspective on a topic.
vista angosta

Related Words

narrow
Having little breadth or extent.
estrecho
thin
Having little thickness or width.
delgado
reduced
That has been reduced in size or quantity.
reducido

Slang Meanings

Little variety or capacity for action.
His mind is so narrow that he does not accept other ideas.
Su mente es tan angosta que no acepta otras ideas.