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    Estrechó (en. Narrow)

    /esˈtɾe.tʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having a considerable reduction in width measurement.
    The hallway is very narrow; barely two people fit.
    El pasillo es muy estrecho, apenas cabemos dos personas.
    That is limited or restricted in its use or application.
    They have a very narrow view of the world.
    Tienen una visión muy estrecha del mundo.
    In the context of relationships, that is very close or intimate.
    They have a close relationship that has lasted for years.
    Tienen una relación estrecha que ha durado años.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'strictus', which means 'tight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    narrow bridges
    It refers to bridges that have a limited width, making passage difficult.
    puentes estrechos
    Strait of Gibraltar
    It refers to the strait that separates Spain from Morocco.
    estrecho de Gibraltar
    narrow-minded
    It describes a person who has limited ideas or perspectives.
    estrecho de mente

    Related Words

    estrechar
    Action of reducing the space or distance between two things.
    estrechar
    estrechez
    Condition of being narrow, limited space.
    estrechez
    narrow in a figurative sense
    Concept related to thoughts or beliefs that do not allow flexibility.
    estrecho en sentido figurado

    Slang Meanings

    To shake hands
    In a greeting, it is common to shake hands.
    En un saludo, es común estrechar la mano.
    Narrow of heart
    When someone is very strict or not generous.
    Cuando alguien es muy estricto o poco generoso.