How is the word estrecharse translated from Spanish to English

English translation
taper
verb

Volverse poco a poco más estrecho hacia un extremo.

To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Examples with “estrecharse”

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  • Los pantalones se estrechan en el tobillo. — The trousers taper at the ankle.

  • La lluvia fue disminuyendo hacia la tarde. — The rain tapered off by the evening.

  • ¿La vela se estrecha hacia arriba? — Does the candle taper toward the top?

  • Las ventas suelen ir disminuyendo después de las fiestas. — Sales usually taper off after the holidays.

  • Las mangas se estrechan con elegancia del codo a la muñeca. — The sleeves taper neatly from elbow to wrist.

  • ¿Cuándo empezará a disminuir la multitud? — When will the crowd start to taper off?

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