Cercas (en. Fences)

ˈser.kas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A structure that serves to delimit or protect a space.

The garden fences are made of wood.

Las cercas del jardín están hechas de madera.

Barriers that prevent the passage of people or animals.

The wire fences prevent the cattle from leaving the field.

Las cercas de alambre evitan que el ganado salga del campo.

From Latin 'circus', which means 'fence or circle'.

near

Indicates proximity in space.

cerca de

to the fences

Phrase that indicates that one is close to making a decision.

a las cercas

to get into debt up to the fences

To be excessively in debt.

endeudarse hasta las cercas

fence

A similar structure used to delimit spaces.

valla

wall

Stone or brick fence.

barda

To be in a difficult situation.

I am close to being out of work.

Estoy cercas de quedarme sin trabajo.

To enclose something or keep it within limits.

That idea is stuck in your head, you don’t let it out.

Esa idea está cercas en tu cabeza, no la dejas salir.