Sellado (en. Sealed)
/seˈjaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is closed or sealed in such a way that it cannot be opened.
The letter was sealed with wax.
La carta estaba sellada con cera.
That has a seal that guarantees its authenticity or security.
The document was delivered in a sealed envelope.
El documento fue entregado en un sobre sellado.
That is in a state of blockage or closed.
The door was sealed from the inside.
La puerta estaba sellada por dentro.
Etymology
From the verb 'seal', which comes from the Latin 'sigillāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sealed and firm
That is secure and guaranteed.
sellado y firme
sealed letter
A letter that has been closed with a seal.
carta sellada
to carry a sealed matter
To assume a commitment or agreement without discussion.
llevar un asunto sellado
Related Words
to seal
Verb that means to close or secure something with a seal.
sellar
seal
Element used to seal documents or letters.
sello
tape
Tape or document that indicates something has not been opened.
precinto
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of surprise or amazement.
I was sealed with the news they gave me.
Estaba sellado con la noticia que me dieron.
To have no possibilities of moving or acting.
I was left stunned when they told me I couldn't go.
Me quedé sellado cuando me dijeron que no podía ir.