Estret
Example: El carrer és molt estret i només passen cotxes petits.
Definition
"Estret" describes something that has a small width or limited space, often causing difficulty in movement or passage. In the example "El carrer és molt estret i només passen cotxes petits," it refers to a street that is very narrow, allowing only small cars to pass through.
Etymology
The word "estret" comes from the Latin word "strictus," meaning tight or drawn together. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to describe narrowness or tightness in physical spaces. Did you know that this root also gave rise to words like 'strict' in English, reflecting the idea of tight control or constraint?
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"Estret" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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