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estrechar

to narrow, to make narrower, to tighten, to strengthen

e s t ɾ e ˈt͡ʃ a ɾ
estrech narrow + ar Infinitive
verb Rare #46,439
to narrow, to make narrower
SP: Vamos a estrechar la entrada para que quepan más mesas.
EN: We are going to narrow the entrance so that more tables fit.
to tighten, to strengthen Often used for relationships, bonds, or cooperation.
SP: Este proyecto ayudará a estrechar nuestros lazos.
EN: This project will help strengthen our bonds.
Conjugation of estrechar
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third estrechó —
estrechar

Me enorgullece estrechar la mano del héroe herido en Palermo.

I am proud to shake the hand of the wounded hero in Palermo.

— El gatopardo (1963)

Me tiene que estrechar la chaqueta.

He needs to take in my jacket.

Los fans intentaron estrechar la mano de la actriz.

The fans tried to shake the actress’s hand.

Francamente, no querría estrechar su mano.

Frankly, I wouldn't want to shake his hand.

— Fellini, ocho y medio (1963)