No. 4,786 in Portuguese
estreita
"Estreita" means "narrow" or "tight" in English.
In a sentence
A rua estreita dificultava a passagem de carros.
The narrow street made it difficult for cars to pass.
Describes a road that is narrow, emphasizing spatial size.
Ela mantém uma relação estreita com seus colegas de trabalho.
She maintains a close relationship with her colleagues.
Describes a close, intimate relationship, highlighting figurative proximity.
Eles estreitaram os laços de amizade durante a viagem.
They strengthened their bonds of friendship during the trip.
Describes the action of making bonds closer or tighter, used figuratively in context.
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