cerrojo
A sliding bolt or bar used to secure a door or window.
A cerrojo is a manual sliding bolt mechanism used to secure doors and windows against unauthorized entry.
30초 단어
- A metal bar used to lock doors or windows securely.
- Usually operated by sliding it into a fixed metal socket.
- Often used metaphorically to mean closing a business or opportunity.
Summary
A cerrojo is a manual sliding bolt mechanism used to secure doors and windows against unauthorized entry.
- A metal bar used to lock doors or windows securely.
- Usually operated by sliding it into a fixed metal socket.
- Often used metaphorically to mean closing a business or opportunity.
Use the correct verb with cerrojo
Always use the verb 'echar' or 'correr' when talking about locking a door with a bolt. For example, 'Voy a echar el cerrojo' is the standard way to say you are locking up.
Do not confuse with lock
Remember that 'cerrojo' is specifically a bolt. If you are talking about the mechanism that needs a key, use 'cerradura'.
Cultural usage in business
In Spain, when a small shop closes permanently, locals often say 'han echado el cerrojo', referring to the final closure of the business.
예시
4 / 4Por favor, echa el cerrojo antes de acostarte.
Please, slide the bolt before going to bed.
El local ha echado el cerrojo tras veinte años de servicio.
The shop has closed down after twenty years of service.
¡Echa el cerrojo que entra frío!
Slide the bolt, it's letting in cold air!
La arquitectura defensiva incluía cerrojos de hierro forjado.
Defensive architecture included wrought iron bolts.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'cerrojo' as a 'cerrado' (closed) bar. It is a tool that helps you stay 'cerrado' inside your room.
Overview
El término 'cerrojo' designa un dispositivo de seguridad física simple pero eficaz. Consiste en una pieza de metal que se desliza dentro de una guía o receptáculo fijado al marco, bloqueando el movimiento de la hoja de la puerta o ventana. Es un elemento esencial en la carpintería y la cerrajería doméstica.
Usage Patterns
Se utiliza principalmente con verbos como 'echar' o 'correr' (echar el cerrojo). Gramaticalmente funciona como un objeto directo en oraciones de acción. Aunque es un objeto físico, también se emplea en contextos metafóricos para indicar que se ha cerrado una oportunidad o una etapa de manera definitiva.
Common Contexts
En el hogar, es común encontrar cerrojos en puertas de baños, dormitorios o entradas secundarias. En un contexto histórico o literario, se asocia a la seguridad de casas antiguas o fortalezas. En el lenguaje cotidiano, la expresión 'echar el cerrojo' puede significar cerrar un negocio al final de la jornada o terminar definitivamente una relación o proyecto.
Similar Words
Se diferencia de la 'cerradura' en que esta última requiere una llave para ser accionada y suele ser un mecanismo más complejo integrado en la puerta. El 'pestillo' es un término más genérico y a veces más pequeño, mientras que el 'cerrojo' suele implicar una barra más robusta y manual.
사용 참고사항
The word 'cerrojo' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a common noun in everyday speech, especially when discussing home security. In a professional or journalistic context, it is frequently used figuratively to describe the closure of businesses or institutions.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often try to use 'cerrar' as a noun for the device, but that is incorrect. Another common error is using 'llave' when referring to the mechanical action of sliding a bolt. Always remember that a 'cerrojo' is the physical bar, not the key itself.
암기 팁
Think of the 'cerrojo' as a 'cerrado' (closed) bar. It is a tool that helps you stay 'cerrado' inside your room.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'serare' (to lock or close). Over time, it evolved into the Spanish 'cerrojo' to specifically denote a sliding bar mechanism.
문화적 맥락
In many Spanish-speaking countries, traditional houses used heavy iron 'cerrojos' for security. Today, the term is deeply embedded in the culture of small business, where 'echar el cerrojo' is synonymous with the end of a commercial legacy.
예시
Por favor, echa el cerrojo antes de acostarte.
everydayPlease, slide the bolt before going to bed.
El local ha echado el cerrojo tras veinte años de servicio.
formalThe shop has closed down after twenty years of service.
¡Echa el cerrojo que entra frío!
informalSlide the bolt, it's letting in cold air!
La arquitectura defensiva incluía cerrojos de hierro forjado.
academicDefensive architecture included wrought iron bolts.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
echar el cerrojo a un negocio
to close down a business permanently
tener el cerrojo puesto
to have the bolt locked
sin cerrojo
unlocked / without a bolt
자주 혼동되는 단어
A 'cerradura' is a lock that requires a key. A 'cerrojo' is a simple manual bolt that does not necessarily require a key.
A 'pestillo' is often smaller, like the latch on a bathroom door. 'Cerrojo' implies a larger, more robust security bar.
문법 패턴
Use the correct verb with cerrojo
Always use the verb 'echar' or 'correr' when talking about locking a door with a bolt. For example, 'Voy a echar el cerrojo' is the standard way to say you are locking up.
Do not confuse with lock
Remember that 'cerrojo' is specifically a bolt. If you are talking about the mechanism that needs a key, use 'cerradura'.
Cultural usage in business
In Spain, when a small shop closes permanently, locals often say 'han echado el cerrojo', referring to the final closure of the business.
셀프 테스트
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
Para mayor seguridad, antes de dormir, no olvides ___ el cerrojo.
La colocación correcta es 'echar el cerrojo'.
Elige el significado correcto de 'echar el cerrojo'.
¿Qué implica esta frase en un contexto de negocios?
Es una expresión idiomática para el cierre definitivo de un local.
Ordena las palabras para formar una oración.
el / cerrojo / la / puerta / de / echó / él
Sujeto + verbo + objeto directo + complemento.
점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문El cerrojo es un mecanismo manual que se acciona desde dentro, mientras que la cerradura utiliza un cilindro y una llave para abrirse desde fuera.
Literalmente significa cerrar la puerta con seguridad. Figuradamente, se usa para decir que se cierra un negocio definitivamente o que se pone fin a una actividad.
Depende de su fabricación. Los cerrojos modernos de seguridad son muy resistentes, pero los tradicionales son más bien un complemento para la privacidad.
Sí, existen cerrojos específicos diseñados para ventanas correderas o abatibles que impiden que se abran desde el exterior.
관련 어휘
tools 관련 단어
abrazadera
B1A device for gripping or holding things together tightly.
adaptador
A2A device for connecting two parts of different sizes or types.
adecuadamente
A2In a suitable or appropriate manner.
adecuado
A2Suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
adhesivo
A2A substance used to stick objects or materials together; glue.
afilado
A2Having a thin, keen cutting edge or point.
aflojar
A2To make something less tight or to loosen it.
alambre
A2Metal drawn out into a thin flexible thread or rod.
alicates
A2A hand tool used for gripping or cutting small objects, wires, etc.
amoladora
B2A power tool used for grinding, cutting, or polishing materials.
