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    Barricada (en. Barricade)

    /barikaˈða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure or set of elements that are erected to obstruct passage.
    The protesters erected a barricade in the middle of the street.
    Los manifestantes levantaron una barricada en medio de la calle.
    Temporary device often used during riots or protests.
    The police tried to knock down the barricade that the protesters had made.
    La policía intentó derribar la barricada que los protestantes habían hecho.
    Barrier placed for protection in dangerous situations.
    The soldiers took cover behind the barricade to protect themselves from enemy fire.
    Los soldados se refugiaron detrás de la barricada para protegerse del fuego enemigo.

    Etymology

    From the French 'barricade', which comes from the term 'barrique', meaning 'barrel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to raise a barricade
    To build an obstacle to defend a position.
    levantar una barricada
    to make a barricade
    The act of creating a blockade to prevent access.
    hacer barricada

    Related Words

    blockade
    Action of obstructing passage.
    bloqueo
    defense
    Action of protecting something or someone.
    defensa
    protest
    Manifestation of discontent.
    protesta

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised barricade in disorderly situations.
    The neighborhood barricade was made with old furniture.
    La barricada del barrio fue hecha con muebles viejos.
    A way to refer to a blockade on social media.
    I was given a barricade on Facebook for a comment I made.
    Me pusieron una barricada en Facebook por un comentario que hice.