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narrow access

[ˈnærəʊ ˈækses]
noun phrasepl: narrow accesses
acesso estreito
1. A limited or restricted way of entering or reaching a place, typically physically constrained or controlled
The narrow access to the building made it difficult for emergency vehicles to reach it quickly.
O acesso estreito ao edifício dificultava o acesso rápido dos veículos de emergência.
2. A restricted or limited ability to obtain or use something; limited availability or opportunity
Many people have narrow access to quality healthcare in rural areas.
Muitas pessoas têm acesso limitado a cuidados de saúde de qualidade em áreas rurais.
3. A confined passageway or entrance with limited width
The narrow access to the storage room required careful maneuvering.
O acesso estreito à sala de armazenamento exigia uma manobra cuidadosa.
Synonyms
limited accessrestricted accessconfined entranceconstrained passageway
Antonyms
wide accessopen accessbroad entranceunrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso estreito
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acesso restrito/limitado
Often used interchangeably with acesso estreito
Portugal
acesso restrito
More commonly used than 'acesso estreito' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have narrow access to something
gain narrow access
restrict access to a narrow passage
bottleneck
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