Narrow
pronunciation: neroʊ
part of speech: adjective
estrechar = constrict ; make + Nombre + narrower.
Example: The gland was pale pink in colour with an hourglass shape that was constricted in the middle.Example: You can increase the resistance of a copper wire by hammering the wire to make it narrower and longer.
more:
» estrechar el cerco
= close in on
.
Example: As he closed in on the killer, he discovered evidence that points to the unimaginable -- a revelation that could rock the entire world.
» estrechar el control
= tighten + the grip
; tighten + Posesivo + grip on
.
Example: Every claimant on the public purse knows that the grip and scrutiny of authority in all its forms is tightening.
Example: This paper reports on measures being taken by the government to tighten its grip on what universities do with their money.
» estrechar filas
= close + ranks
.
Example: The profession in general would probably be better served by closing ranks and promoting the generic skills of the information professional.
» estrechar la relación
= strengthen + links
.
Example: The 1st library user/staff meeting was held in Mar '88 to strengthen links between staff and users and to investigate user needs.
» estrechar lazos
= build + bonds
; build up + links
.
Example: Some of these stories are great examples of how humor can be used to build bonds among colleagues.
Example: The library is generally an accepted, welcome and non-threatening feature of the rural scene and librarians often build up close and trusted links with their readers.
» estrechar los lazos
= strengthen + links
.
Example: The 1st library user/staff meeting was held in Mar '88 to strengthen links between staff and users and to investigate user needs.
» estrecharse
= taper
; taper in
; narrow
.
Example: The tube in the two types tapers almost unnoticeably from base to tip.
Example: Some of these trenches have walls that taper in at the bottom or flare at the top.
Example: Hierarchical relationships must be indicated in order that the users may broaden or narrow the search parameters.
estrecharse = taper ; taper in ; narrow.
Example: The tube in the two types tapers almost unnoticeably from base to tip.Example: Some of these trenches have walls that taper in at the bottom or flare at the top.Example: Hierarchical relationships must be indicated in order that the users may broaden or narrow the search parameters.
Estrechar synonyms
contract
in spanish: contrato,
pronunciation: kɑntrækt
part of speech: noun
minute
in spanish: minuto,
pronunciation: mɪnət
part of speech: noun, adjective
little
in spanish: pequeño,
pronunciation: lɪtəl
part of speech: adjective, adverb
small
in spanish: pequeña,
pronunciation: smɔl
part of speech: adjective
petty
in spanish: pequeño,
pronunciation: peti
part of speech: adjective
dogmatic
in spanish: dogmático,
pronunciation: dɑgmætɪk
part of speech: adjective
thin
in spanish: Delgado,
pronunciation: θɪn
part of speech: adjective
strait
in spanish: estrecho,
pronunciation: streɪt
part of speech: noun
careful
in spanish: cuidadoso,
pronunciation: kerfəl
part of speech: adjective
slender
in spanish: esbelto,
pronunciation: slendɜr
part of speech: adjective
limited
in spanish: limitado,
pronunciation: lɪmətəd
part of speech: adjective
specify
in spanish: especificar,
pronunciation: spesəfaɪ
part of speech: verb
marginal
in spanish: marginal,
pronunciation: mɑrdʒənəl
part of speech: adjective
opinionated
in spanish: dogmático,
pronunciation: əpɪnjəneɪtɪd
part of speech: adjective
intolerant
in spanish: intolerante,
pronunciation: ɪntɑlɜrənt
part of speech: adjective
constrict
in spanish: apretar,
pronunciation: kənstrɪkt
part of speech: verb
illiberal
in spanish: iliberal,
pronunciation: ɪlɪbɜrəl
part of speech: adjective
specialize
in spanish: especializarse,
pronunciation: speʃəlaɪz
part of speech: verb
tapered
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: teɪpɜrd
part of speech: adjective
narrow-minded
in spanish: de mente estrecha,
pronunciation: neroʊmaɪndəd
part of speech: adjective
tapering
in spanish: reduciendo,
pronunciation: teɪpɜrɪŋ
part of speech: noun, adjective
pin down
in spanish: precisar,
pronunciation: pɪndaʊn
part of speech: verb
narrowing
in spanish: estrechamiento,
pronunciation: neroʊɪŋ
part of speech: noun
small-minded
in spanish: pequeña mente,
pronunciation: smɔlmɪndɪd
part of speech: adjective
nail down
in spanish: concretar,
pronunciation: neɪldaʊn
part of speech: verb
constringe
in spanish: construir,
pronunciation: kənstrɪndʒ
part of speech: verb
constricting
in spanish: constricción,
pronunciation: kənstrɪktɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
constrictive
in spanish: constrictivo,
pronunciation: kənstrɪktɪv
part of speech: adjective
narrow down
in spanish: acortar,
pronunciation: neroʊdaʊn
part of speech: verb
close-minded
in spanish: mente cerrada,
pronunciation: kloʊsmaɪndɪd
part of speech: adjective
narrowed
in spanish: estrechado,
pronunciation: neroʊd
part of speech: adjective
dogmatical
in spanish: dogmático,
pronunciation: dəgmætɪkəl
part of speech: adjective
closed-minded
in spanish: de mente cerrada,
pronunciation: kloʊzdmaɪndɪd
part of speech: adjective
opinionative
in spanish: de opinión,
pronunciation: əpɪnjənətɪv
part of speech: adjective
self-opinionated
in spanish: autogestionado,
pronunciation: selfuəpɪnjəneɪtɪd
part of speech: adjective
peg down
in spanish: sujetar con estacas,
pronunciation: pegdaʊn
part of speech: verb