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stretto
/ˈstret.to/
narrow or tight
La strada è stretta.
The street is narrow.
general
Narrow or tight in space; limited in width or space.
Il passaggio è troppo stretto per il camion.
The passage is too narrow for the truck.
Commonly used to describe physical spaces like streets, passages, or gaps.
general
Tight or constrained in time or resources.
Abbiamo un programma molto stretto.
We have a very tight schedule.
Used metaphorically to describe schedules, deadlines, or budgets.
musical
A musical term indicating a passage to be played at a slower tempo.
Il compositore ha indicato 'stretto' nella partitura.
The composer marked 'stretto' in the score.
In music, 'stretto' can also refer to a contrapuntal technique where a melody is imitated closely.
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Musical Context
In music, 'stretto' refers to a contrapuntal technique or a tempo indication, not just narrowness.
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Physical vs. Abstract
'Stretto' can describe both physical spaces and abstract constraints like time or resources.
Word Origin
From Latin 'strictus', past participle of 'stringere' (to tighten or compress).
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'stretto' can describe physical spaces, schedules, or abstract constraints. In music, it has a specific technical meaning.
Word Breakdown
strett-
narrow or tight
root-o
masculine singular ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese