Describe a narrow space or clothing that feels tight.

The idea

Estrecho means narrow or tight. It agrees with the noun: estrecho, estrecha, estrechos and estrechas.

Examples

  • La calle es estrecha y pasa junto al río.The street is narrow and runs alongside the river.
  • Este pantalón me queda estrecho de cintura.These trousers are tight around my waist.
  • Los senderos estrechos atraviesan el bosque.The narrow paths cross the forest.
  • Buscamos mesas estrechas para la cocina.We are looking for narrow tables for the kitchen.
  • El puente es demasiado estrecho para dos coches.The bridge is too narrow for two cars.
  • Mis zapatos nuevos están estrechos.My new shoes feel tight.

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Watch out

Do not use estrecho unchanged with a feminine noun: say calle estrecha.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: El pasillo es ___. (estrecho / estrecha)

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    estrecho

    estrecho matches the masculine singular corridor.

  2. Choose the correct form: Las ventanas son ___. (estrechos / estrechas)

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    estrechas

    estrechas matches the feminine plural windows.

  3. Choose the correct form: La chaqueta me queda ___. (estrecho / estrecha)

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    estrecha

    estrecha matches the feminine singular jacket.

Use it today

Write an original sentence about a narrow place or tight garment.