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    Barre (en. Sweep)

    /ˈba.re/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of metal or wood, long and thin.
    The carpenter used a wooden bar to reinforce the structure.
    El carpintero utilizó una barre de madera para reforzar la estructura.
    An obstacle that impedes passage.
    They placed a bar at the entrance to prevent animals from entering.
    Colocaron una barre en la entrada para evitar que entraran los animales.
    verb
    To clean the floor with a broom.
    She sweeps the floor every day before dinner.
    Ella barre el suelo todos los días antes de la cena.
    To move something quickly from one side to another.
    The wind sweeps the leaves from the garden.
    El viento barre las hojas del jardín.

    Etymology

    From the French 'barre', meaning bar.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    iron bar
    A bar made of iron, used in construction.
    barre de hierro
    there's no bar that can stop
    Expression indicating that nothing can stop an action or movement.
    no hay barra que detenga

    Related Words

    crowbar
    A short bar used as a tool.
    barreta
    clay
    A mixture of earth and water used in construction.
    barro

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, 'barre' can refer to a success or achievement.
    That project was a total success.
    Ese proyecto fue una barre total.
    It can be used to indicate that one is happy or satisfied with something.
    I’m happy today because I finished all my tasks!
    ¡Hoy estoy barre porque terminé todas mis tareas!