Barras (en. Bars)

/ˈbaras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Generally elongated elements that can be made of metal, wood, or other materials.

Steel bars are essential for the construction of buildings.

Las barras de acero son esenciales para la construcción de edificios.

Lines used in graphs to represent data.

The bar graph shows the sales for each month.

El gráfico de barras muestra las ventas de cada mes.

Parts of an object that serve as support or delimitation.

The car's bars are crucial for safety.

Las barras del coche son cruciales para la seguridad.

From Latin 'barra', meaning 'bar or rod'.

fall into bars

To suffer a fall or stumble.

caer en barras

behind bars

To be imprisoned or in jail.

entre barras

give bars

To increase the quantity of something, often used in informal contexts.

dar barras

metal bar

A robust element used in construction.

barra de metal

chocolate bar

A type of candy in bar shape.

barra de chocolate

safety bar

A device used to provide protection.

barra de seguridad

Points or credits in a game or competition.

The team earned bars for each game won.

El equipo obtuvo barras por cada partido ganado.

Referring to an amount of money or cash.

I need more bars to go out tonight.

Necesito más barras para poder salir esta noche.