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    Cerco (en. Siege)

    /ˈser.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A structure that surrounds an area to delimit or protect it.
    They built a fence around the garden.
    Construyeron un cerco alrededor del jardín.
    A set of elements that create a boundary in a figurative context.
    The legal fence prevents access to the property.
    El cerco legal impide el acceso a la propiedad.
    The action of enclosing land.
    The enclosure of the estate was finished in spring.
    El cerco de la finca fue terminado en primavera.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'circus', which means 'circle' or 'to encircle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fire ring
    A restricted area due to fire danger.
    cerco de fuego
    to be on the perimeter
    To be limited or in a dead-end situation.
    estar en el cerco

    Related Words

    cercar
    Verb that means to surround something.
    cercar
    cerca
    It also refers to a barrier or fence.
    cerca

    Slang Meanings

    To check the situation or the environment.
    I’m going to set a perimeter to see what’s happening here.
    Voy a dar un cerco para ver qué pasa aquí.
    To limit someone's access.
    I fenced off the entrance to the party so they couldn't get in.
    Le cerqué la entrada a la fiesta para que no entrara.