Barreras (en. Barriers)

/ba'reras/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Structures that limit or block transit.
Security barriers protect pedestrians.
Las barreras de seguridad protegen a los peatones.
Difficulties faced by people in achieving something.
Social barriers exist that hinder inclusion.
Existen barreras sociales que impiden la inclusión.
Elements that separate two spaces.
Sound barriers are used in road construction.
Las barreras de sonido son utilizadas en la construcción de carreteras.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

break barriers
Overcoming obstacles that hinder progress.
romper barreras
cultural barriers
Difficulties arising from cultural differences.
barreras culturales
language barriers
Communication problems due to language differences.
barreras lingüísticas

Related Words

obstacle
Something that impedes or hinders passage or progress.
obstáculo
limit
A limit that cannot be crossed.
limite
enclosure
A structure that closes or restricts a space.
cerramiento

Slang Meanings

Unexpected difficulties in a project.
We had to face several barriers in implementing the plan.
Tuvimos que enfrentar varias barreras en la implementación del plan.
Things that hinder personal or professional advancement.
The barriers I encountered in my career were frustrating.
Las barreras que encontré en mi carrera eran frustrantes.