Meaning
grip, squeeze, crackdown
- firm grip, squeeze
- crackdown, tightening
In a sentence
La sua stretta mi ha fatto male alla mano.
His grip hurt my hand.
C'è stata una stretta sui controlli in ufficio.
There was a crackdown on checks at the office.
Hai sentito la stretta della cintura oggi?
Did you feel the tightness of the belt today?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stretta | feminine · singular |
| strette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a physical hold, stretta often appears in phrases like dare una stretta di mano or tenere in una stretta, not usually alone.
- For government or police pressure, stretta is common in journalism: stretta sui controlli, stretta fiscale. Giro di vite is often stronger or more idiomatic.
- Do not confuse stretta with stretto as an adjective. Stretta is the feminine noun; articles and adjectives must agree: una stretta severa.