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    Encerrada (en. Locked up)

    /en̪θeˈraða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation in which a person finds themselves limited in a small space.
    The cat was enclosed in the garage.
    La gata quedó encerrada en el garaje.
    Woman who is cloistered or subjected to confinement.
    The woman confined at home spent days without interacting with the outside.
    La encerrada en casa pasaba días sin interactuar con el exterior.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enclose', which comes from the Latin 'inserrāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enclosed within four walls
    State of being physically limited and without communication with the outside.
    encerrada entre cuatro paredes
    enclosed in her own world
    Being absorbed in thoughts or personal experiences, ignoring the surroundings.
    encerrada en su propio mundo

    Related Words

    enclosure
    The act of enclosing or confining someone or something.
    encierro
    reclusion
    State of being recluse or enclosed.
    reclusión
    claustrophobia
    Fear of being in closed spaces.
    claustrofobia

    Slang Meanings

    Being trapped in a toxic relationship.
    She feels enclosed in her relationship and doesn't know how to get out.
    Ella se siente encerrada en su relación y no sabe cómo salir.
    Feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities.
    I feel enclosed with all the household chores.
    Me siento encerrada con todas las tareas del hogar.