Trabó (en. Locked)

/tɾaˈβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An element that serves to join or support two parts of a construction.
The door's support beam broke and we need to replace it.
El trabó de la puerta se rompió y necesitamos reemplazarlo.
A support that provides stability to a structure.
The support beams in architecture are essential for the stability of buildings.
Los trabóes en la arquitectura son esenciales para la estabilidad de los edificios.
In some contexts, it refers to an element or part that reinforces something.
The metal support beam helped increase the durability of the furniture.
El trabó de metal ayudó a aumentar la durabilidad del mueble.

Etymology

From Latin 'trabulum', which means 'beam' or 'girder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

support beam
An element that supports and stabilizes a construction.
trabó de soporte
to put in a support beam
To include a support or reinforcement in a structure.
poner un trabó

Related Words

beam
Beam or part that holds up a roof or structure.
trabe
support
An element that keeps something in place.
soporte

Slang Meanings

Context of extreme effort.
Being stuck on a very difficult task.
Estar trabado en una tarea muy difícil.
Reference to being stuck in a situation.
My plan has gotten stuck, I don’t know what to do now.
Se me ha trabado el plan, no sé qué hacer ahora.