Translation of Spanish word "estrecho" to English
estrecho
/esˈtɾexo/
Meaning
Adjectivenarrow, confined
How to use
Estrecho ('narrow / tight / close') is an adjective (estrecho, estrecha, estrechos, estrechas). Estrecho de Gibraltar — Strait of Gibraltar (noun).
🇬🇧 English
narrow
Example
El estrecho de Bering es un paso estrecho de agua entre Asia y América.
The Bering Strait is a narrow waterway between Asia and America.
El estrecho de Magallanes es un paso estrecho de agua en el sur de América del Sur.
The Strait of Magellan is a narrow waterway in southern South America.
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- estrecho de miras— narrow-minded
- relación estrecha— close relationship
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What does the Spanish word "estrecho" mean?▼
The Spanish word "estrecho" means "narrow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El estrecho de Bering es un paso estrecho de agua entre Asia y América." (which translates as "The Bering Strait is a narrow waterway between Asia and America.").
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