narrow
na
ˈnɛ
ne
rrow
roʊ
row
British pronunciation
/ˈnærəʊ/

Definición y significado de "narrow"en inglés

narrow
01

estrecho, ajustado

having a limited distance between opposite sides
narrow definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The river flowed through a narrow gorge, with steep cliffs on either side.
El río fluía a través de un desfiladero estrecho, con acantilados empinados a ambos lados.
1.1

estrecho, fino

(of fabrics) limited in width, typically used for specific applications like trims, ribbons, or bands
example
Ejemplos
She preferred the narrow lace for the project, as it added a delicate touch to the curtains.
Ella prefirió el encaje estrecho para el proyecto, ya que añadía un toque delicado a las cortinas.
02

estrecho, cerrado

(of beliefs, views, etc.) limited and not open to different ideas or perspectives
narrow definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The narrow ideology of the organization stifled creativity and innovation among its members.
La ideología estrecha de la organización sofocó la creatividad y la innovación entre sus miembros.
03

estrecho, limitado

restricted in range or number of things
example
Ejemplos
The restaurant offers a narrow menu, focusing only on a few traditional dishes.
El restaurante ofrece un menú reducido, centrándose solo en unos pocos platos tradicionales.
04

estrecho, restringido

characterized by a very specific and restricted range, focus, or interpretation, often excluding broader perspectives or additional information
example
Ejemplos
His narrow understanding of the topic made it difficult for him to contribute to the discussion.
Su comprensión estrecha del tema hizo difícil que contribuyera a la discusión.
05

minucioso, meticuloso

extremely detailed and precise, paying close attention to even the smallest elements
example
Ejemplos
His narrow approach to editing made the final draft of the report nearly flawless.
Su enfoque estrecho en la edición hizo que el borrador final del informe fuera casi impecable.
06

logrado recientemente

having a small difference or close proximity in various context
example
Ejemplos
He had a narrow escape when the tree branch fell just inches away from him.
Tuvo un estrecho escape cuando la rama del árbol cayó a solo pulgadas de él.
07

estrecho, tenso

(of speech sounds) produced with the muscles in a relatively tense state
example
Ejemplos
Narrow articulation is often contrasted with lax sounds in phonetic analysis.
La articulación estrecha a menudo se contrasta con los sonidos relajados en el análisis fonético.
08

estrecho, restringido

(of an animal's diet, feed, etc.) having a higher proportion of protein compared to carbohydrates
example
Ejemplos
Poultry often thrive on a narrow diet that supports their high protein needs.
Las aves de corral a menudo prosperan con una dieta estrecha que satisface sus altas necesidades de proteínas.
to narrow
01

estrechar, restringir

to make something more limited or restricted in width
Transitive: to narrow a pathway
to narrow definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
As part of the renovation project, the architects decided to narrow the hallway to make room for additional office space.
Como parte del proyecto de renovación, los arquitectos decidieron estrechar el pasillo para hacer espacio para oficinas adicionales.
1.1

estrechar, angostar

to become less wide in extent or size
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The corridor gradually narrowed until it was barely wide enough to walk through.
El pasillo se estrechó gradualmente hasta que apenas era lo suficientemente ancho para caminar.
02

entornar, achinar

to partially close one's eyes to focus on something or to convey emotions such as anger or suspicion
Transitive: to narrow one's eyes
example
Ejemplos
The detective narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the suspect's alibi for inconsistencies.
El detective entrecerró los ojos, escudriñando la coartada del sospechoso en busca de inconsistencias.
03

restringir, limitar

to restrict or make more limited in scope
Transitive: to narrow the scope of something
example
Ejemplos
The teacher narrowed the discussion to key themes in the novel, guiding students towards deeper analysis.
El profesor redujo la discusión a los temas clave de la novela, guiando a los estudiantes hacia un análisis más profundo.
3.1

estrechar, reducirse

to become more limited in scale, degree, or range
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The gap in their relationship narrowed as they communicated more openly.
La brecha en su relación se redujo a medida que se comunicaban más abiertamente.
01

paso estrecho, estrecho

a confined or restricted passage, such as a channel or gap
example
Ejemplos
The hikers had to squeeze through a narrow between the two large boulders.
Los excursionistas tuvieron que pasar por un paso estrecho entre los dos grandes rocas.
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