Meaning
tight; intense
- very intense and continuous
- closely packed or rapid
- firmly structured with little pause
In a sentence
Abbiamo seguito un ritmo serrato tutto il giorno.
We kept a fast pace all day.
Il confronto tra i due candidati è stato molto serrato.
The debate between the two candidates was very tight.
Il programma non è troppo serrato oggi.
The schedule isn't too tight today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| serrato | masculine · singular |
| serrata | feminine · singular |
| serrati | masculine · plural |
| serrate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively: ritmo serrato, discussione serrata.
- Suggests pressure, speed, or intensity rather than physical tightness.
- For physically tight, stretto is often more common.