narrow

[/ˈnæroʊ/]

adjective/verb

estreito/apertado

1. Having a small distance from one side to the other; not wide

The narrow path through the forest was difficult to navigate.

O caminho estreito pela floresta era difícil de navegar.

2. Limited in scope, range, or outlook

He has a narrow view of the problem.

Ele tem uma visão estreita do problema.

3. To make or become narrower; to reduce in width

The road narrows ahead.

A estrada se estreita adiante.

4. To limit or reduce in scope

We need to narrow down our options.

Precisamos estreitar nossas opções.

5. Barely achieved or achieved by a small margin

He won by a narrow margin.

Ele venceu por uma margem estreita.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estreito

Most common term for narrow spaces and figurative use

Brazil

apertado

Used for tight/narrow spaces, especially clothing or passages

Portugal

estreito

Primary term, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

acanhado

Used for limited or restricted perspectives

narrow escape - escapar por pouco

narrow-minded - de mente estreita, preconceituoso

narrow it down - estreitar, reduzir as opções

by a narrow margin - por uma margem estreita

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