A1 — Beginneradjective
stretto
narrow, tight, close
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
angustopiccoloridottocompresso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
largoampiospaziosovasto
Usage note
'Stretto' also means close as in a close friend (amico stretto). 'Angusto' is more literary. 'Ridotto' implies reduced size.
Example
"Questa strada è troppo stretta per le macchine."
"This street is too narrow for cars."
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