ristretto

narrow

adjective rees-TREHT-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin restrictus, past participle of restringere (to restrict).

Also means

restricted

Usage Note

Ristretto is also the name of a very short, concentrated espresso — made with the same amount of coffee but less water than a regular espresso. As an adjective, ristretto agrees in gender: ristretta (f), ristretti/e (pl). In senso ristretto means 'in the strict/narrow sense'.

Examples

"Il corridoio è troppo ristretto per passare."

Natural Translation

The corridor is too narrow to pass through.

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