diff --git a/package/strace/Config.in b/package/strace/Config.in
index bbb582ad53..4b203778ef 100644
--- a/package/strace/Config.in
+++ b/package/strace/Config.in
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 config BR2_PACKAGE_STRACE
 	bool "strace"
+	depends on !BR2_xtensa
 	help
 	  A useful diagnostic, instructional, and debugging tool.
 	  Allows you to track what system calls a program makes