Estrechaba (en. Was narrowing)

/es.tɾe.'t͡ʃa.βa/

Synonyms

  • angostar
  • comprimir
  • limitar
  • restringir

Slang Meanings

To make something more complicated or difficult.
The situation narrowed when they started to ask too many questions.
La situación se estrechaba cuando comenzaron a preguntar demasiado.
To limit options.
Time was tightening for me and I had to decide quickly.
El tiempo se me estrechaba y tuve que decidir rápido.