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    Estrechar (en. Narrow)

    /es.tɾeˈt͡ʃaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a space or relationship narrower.
    He narrowed the path by building a fence.
    Estrechó el camino al construir una valla.
    To solidify or intensify an emotional relationship.
    They wanted to strengthen their friendship after the trip.
    Quisieron estrechar la amistad después del viaje.
    To take someone's hand affectionately.
    She shook his hand when greeting him.
    Ella le estrechó la mano al saludarlo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'strictiare', which means to press or make narrower.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shake hands
    To perform a handshake as a greeting.
    estrechar la mano
    strengthen ties
    To strengthen or intensify relationships or bonds.
    estrechar lazos
    narrow the margins
    To reduce space or limits in a given context.
    estrechar los márgenes

    Related Words

    narrow
    Having a smaller dimension compared to its length.
    estrecho
    narrowness
    The condition of being narrow; lack of space.
    estrechez
    to narrow
    The action of becoming narrower or tighter.
    estrecharse

    Slang Meanings

    To tighten a situation or argue intensely.
    Don’t tighten the topic too much, relax.
    No le estreches tanto el tema, relájate.
    To intensify the atmosphere of a conversation.
    The conversation narrowed when they started talking about politics.
    La charla se estrechó cuando comenzaron a hablar de política.