Estrechos (en. Narrow)

/esˈtɾe.tʃos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Translation: That has a limited or reduced space in its measure.
Translation: The hallway is very narrow and barely fits one person.
El pasillo es muy estrecho y apenas cabe una persona.
Translation: That is not wide or extensive.
Translation: The streets of the historic center are narrow and picturesque.
Las calles del centro histórico son estrechas y pintorescas.
Translation: That has a restricted sense or scope.
Translation: His worldview is narrow and does not accept other opinions.
Su visión del mundo es estrecha y no acepta otras opiniones.

Etymology

Translation: From Latin 'strictus', meaning 'tight' or 'restricted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: close ties
Translation: Very close relationships between people.
estrechos lazos
Translation: to remain close
Translation: To maintain closeness or mutual support.
mantenerse estrecho
Translation: close links
Translation: Relationships that are deep and meaningful.
estrechos vínculos

Related Words

Translation: to narrow
Translation: To make narrower or tighten.
estrechar
Translation: narrowness
Translation: Condition of being narrow.
estrechez

Slang Meanings

Translation: Narrow-minded
Translation: He is so narrow-minded that he does not accept different opinions.
Es tan estrecho de mente que no acepta opiniones diferentes.
Translation: Narrow area
Translation: There are always many people in the narrow area of the club.
En la zona estrecha del club siempre hay mucha gente.