Rejas (en. Bars)

/ˈre.xas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Metal or wooden bars used to close or divide a space.

Example sentence: The window bars are very secure.

Las rejas de la ventana son muy seguras.

Definition: Structure placed on windows, doors, or gardens.

Example sentence: The garden bars are very decorative.

Las rejas del jardín son muy decorativas.

Definition: Security element in buildings.

Example sentence: We installed bars at all entrances for added security.

Instalamos rejas en todas las entradas para mayor seguridad.

Etymology/origin: From Latin 'rēgia', meaning 'fence' or 'barrier'.

Common phrase: garden bars

Common phrase meaning: Structure that delineates and adorns a green area.

rejas de un jardín

Common phrase: security bars

Common phrase meaning: Bars installed to protect entrances and windows.

rejas de seguridad

Common phrase: bars on windows

Common phrase meaning: Protective elements that cover the openings of homes.

rejas en ventanas

Related word: gates

Related word description: Doors or enclosures that regulate access to a space.

cancelas

Related word: meshes

Related word description: Structures similar to bars, but made of intertwined threads.

mallas

Related word: rods

Related word description: Metal or wooden bars that reinforce the bars.

barrotes

Slang meaning: Bars in the prison context.

Slang example: Being behind bars means being in prison.

Estar detrás de las rejas significa estar en prisión.

Slang meaning: Referring to limitations or restrictions.

Slang example: I feel like I have bars in my life because of all the rules I have to follow.

Siento que tengo rejas en mi vida por todas las reglas que tengo que seguir.