Translation of Italian word "stretto" to English
stretto
/ˈstret.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'stretto' expresses 'tight, narrow' (Tight, narrow). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'stretto', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
tight, narrow
Example
Questi pantaloni sono troppo stretti in vita.
These trousers are too tight at the waist.
Guidiamo con prudenza nel vicolo stretto del centro storico.
We drive cautiously in narrow historic center alley.
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- strada stretta— narrow street
- Guidiamo con prudenza nel vicolo stretto del centro storico.— We drive cautiously in narrow historic center alley.
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The Italian word "stretto" means "tight, narrow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Questi pantaloni sono troppo stretti in vita." (which translates as "These trousers are too tight at the waist.").
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