Sellada (en. Sealed)

/seˈlaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Hermetic closure of a container.
The bottle is sealed to prevent leaks.
La botella está sellada para evitar fugas.
Prevention of access to a place or document.
Access to that area is sealed for security reasons.
El acceso a esa área está sellada por razones de seguridad.
adjective
That has been closed securely.
The document is sealed and cannot be opened.
El documento está sellado y no puede ser abierto.

Etymology

From the verb 'seal', which comes from the Latin 'sigillare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sealed box
A box that has been closed hermetically.
caja sellada
sealed document
A document that is closed and protected.
documento sellado

Related Words

seal
Action of closing hermetically.
sellar
seal
Mark or impression used for authentication.
sello

Slang Meanings

To be very tired or exhausted.
Today I am sealed after working so much.
Hoy estoy sellada después de tanto trabajar.
Not being in a condition to go out or engage in social activities.
I can't go out tonight, I am sealed.
No puedo salir esta noche, estoy sellada.