Reja (en. Fence)

/ˈre.xa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure made of iron, wood, or another material that is used as a closing for doors, windows, or gardens.

The garden fence is very beautiful.

La reja del jardín es muy bonita.

Ornamental element placed outside buildings.

The house's fence has an elegant design.

La reja de la casa tiene un diseño elegante.

Barricade or fence that protects and delimites a property.

We installed a fence to increase the security of the house.

Instalamos una reja para aumentar la seguridad de la casa.

From Latin 'regia', meaning 'fence' or 'to protect'.

beyond the fence

on the outside, outside the enclosed property

más allá de la reja

stop at the fence

not to advance beyond a limit

detenerse en la reja

open the fences

access to an opportunity after a period of restriction

abrirse las rejas

door

Structure that allows access through an opening.

puerta

window

Opening closed with glass that allows the passage of light and air.

ventana

railing

Metal or wooden fence that delimits a space.

verja

Expression of being trapped or enclosed.

I feel like a fence in your life, always on the outside.

Me siento como una reja en su vida, siempre fuera.

Reference to extreme security in a situation.

That party has fences everywhere, it is very private.

Esa fiesta tiene rejas en todas partes, es muy privada.