What is the Portuguese word for "to tighten"?

Learn how to say "to tighten" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to tighten

Portuguese

estreitar

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Examples of how to use "to tighten" in Portuguese

English
We need to strengthen our friendship ties.
Portuguese
Precisamos estreitar nossos laços de amizade.
English
I am strengthening my bonds with my friends.
Portuguese
Eu estreito os laços com meus amigos.
English
He tightened the knot of his tie.
Portuguese
Ele estreitou o nó da gravata.
English
We were strengthening our ties with neighbors.
Portuguese
Nós estreitávamos os laços com vizinhos.
English
You will narrow the street tomorrow.
Portuguese
Vocês estreitarão a rua amanhã.
English
I would strengthen the bonds if I could.
Portuguese
Eu estreitaria os laços se pudesse.

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We need to strengthen our friendship ties.

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