Usage Note
Restrictivo describes a policy, law, or measure that limits or constrains, and it is largely a formal register word found in journalism, law, and policy texts. It follows the standard pattern of agreeing in gender and number with the noun it modifies — medidas restrictivas ('restrictive measures'). In grammar, oración restrictiva refers to a restrictive clause, parallel to English usage.
Examples
"Las nuevas normas son muy restrictivas."
Natural Translation
The new rules are very restrictive.

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