estreiteza

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Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From estreito +‎ -eza.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /is.tɾejˈte.zɐ/ [is.tɾeɪ̯ˈte.zɐ], /es.tɾejˈte.zɐ/ [es.tɾeɪ̯ˈte.zɐ]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /iʃ.tɾejˈte.zɐ/ [iʃ.tɾeɪ̯ˈte.zɐ], /eʃ.tɾejˈte.zɐ/ [eʃ.tɾeɪ̯ˈte.zɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /es.tɾejˈte.za/ [es.tɾeɪ̯ˈte.za]
 

Noun

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estreiteza f (plural estreitezas)

  1. narrowness (the state of being narrow)
  2. (figurative) closeness (the condition of being close in a relationship)
    Synonyms: proximidade, intimidade
  3. (figurative) narrow-mindedness (the condition of being narrow-minded)
    Synonyms: tacanhice, tacanhez
  4. (figurative) scarcity (inadequate amount of resources, especially money)
    Synonyms: carência, escassez