Estrecho
Example: El camino estrecho es difícil para los coches grandes.
Definition
"Estrecho" refers to something narrow or tight in width or space. It is often used to describe physical spaces or objects that have limited breadth, such as a narrow road or passage, making movement or access more difficult.
Etymology
The word "estrecho" comes from the Latin word "strictus," meaning tight or drawn together. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe something narrow or confined. Did you know that "estrecho" can also refer to a strait, a narrow body of water between two land masses?
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"Estrecho" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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