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    Escotilla (en. Hatch)

    /es.ko'ti.ʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Generally rectangular opening on a ship or aircraft.
    The ship's hatch was closed to prevent water from entering.
    La escotilla del barco se cerró para evitar que entrara agua.
    Hatch that provides access to an interior space.
    You have to open the hatch to access the cargo compartment.
    Tienes que abrir la escotilla para acceder al compartimento de carga.
    Opening in a vehicle or house to facilitate ventilation.
    Leave the ventilation hatch open for air circulation.
    Deja la escotilla de ventilación abierta para que circule el aire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scopula', meaning 'small opening' or 'window'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump through the hatch
    To exit quickly from a place.
    saltar por la escotilla
    to close the hatch
    To limit access or entry to a place.
    cerrar la escotilla

    Related Words

    trapdoor
    Hidden door that opens downwards.
    trapdoor
    window
    Opening in a wall to allow light and air.
    ventana
    hatch
    Opening that is closed or opened for a specific purpose.
    compuerta

    Slang Meanings

    Hatch to escape from a problem.
    When things get complicated, I always look for a hatch.
    Cuando las cosas se complican, siempre busco una escotilla.
    Easy access to something.
    That new shortcut is like a hatch to avoid traffic.
    Ese nuevo atajo es como una escotilla para evitar el tráfico.