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How do you say "cramped" in Italian?
stretto
In Italian, "cramped" is stretto.
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Pronunciation
Stretto is STREHT-toh, stress on the first syllable, with the double T held firm in the middle.
Grammar notes
stretto is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La piccola stanza sembrava angusta.
The tiny room felt cramped.
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How to remember stretto
Stretto also describes a narrow strait of water, both being tight, cramped spaces.
Related words
- ancient Antichi
- modern Moderno
- traditional Tradizionale
- modernized Modernizzato
- stingy tirchio
- humble umile
- arrogant arrogante
- flexible flessibile
- rigid rigido
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Questions about stretto
How do you pronounce stretto?
Stretto is STREHT-toh, stress on the first syllable, with the double T held firm in the middle.
Is stretto formal or casual?
stretto is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is stretto used in Italian?
stretto is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La piccola stanza sembrava angusta. (The tiny room felt cramped.).
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