Usage Note
Estrictamente intensifies rules, limits, or definitions: estrictamente prohibido ('strictly forbidden'), en sentido estrictamente técnico ('in the strictly technical sense'). It is more formal than solo or únicamente when narrowing a scope. The underlying adjective is estricto/a, which is used with ser to describe strict people or rules.
Examples
"El acceso está estrictamente reservado al personal autorizado."
Natural Translation
Access is strictly reserved for authorised staff.
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