Encerradas (en. Locked up)

/enseˈraðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The people or things that are contained in a closed space.

The animals enclosed in the cage seem sad.

Las animales encerradas en la jaula parecen tristes.

Situations or feelings that generate a sense of oppression.

I feel trapped in my daily routine.

Me siento encerrada en mi rutina diaria.

verb

The action of enclosing something or someone.

She enclosed the cat in the house during the storm.

Ella encerró el gato en la casa durante la tormenta.

From the verb 'to enclose', which comes from the Latin 'inserrare'.

enclosed in silence

Description of a situation of emotional isolation.

encerradas en el silencio

to be trapped in a cycle

Referring to being unable to break free from a repetitive pattern.

estar encerradas en un ciclo

enclosed minds

Alluding to people with rigid ideas.

mentes encerradas

to enclose

To put something inside a closed place.

encerrar

closure

The action of closing something permanently or temporarily.

cierre

contained

That is restricted to a space or limit.

contenida

To feel trapped in a situation.

I am trapped in a job I don't like.

Estoy encerrada en un trabajo que no me gusta.

To be in a controlling relationship.

She feels trapped in her relationship.

Ella se siente encerrada en su relación.