Meaning
narrow
- tight
- strict
- close
In a sentence
Questa maglia è troppo stretta per me.
This shirt is too tight for me.
Il vicolo è stretto, ma ci passiamo.
The alley is narrow, but we can get through.
Hai un rapporto stretto con tua sorella?
Do you have a close relationship with your sister?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stretto | masculine · singular |
| stretta | feminine · singular |
| stretti | masculine · plural |
| strette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use stretto for physical width or fit; use piccolo for overall size and basso for low height.
- For relationships, say amico stretto or in rapporti stretti; vicino usually means physically near.
- Strict rules are often regole severe/rigide in everyday speech; stretto sounds natural in controllo stretto or osservanza stretta.