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    Valla (en. Fence)

    /ˈba.ʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vertical structure, usually made of wood, metal, or stone, that delineates a piece of land.
    The garden fence broke during the storm.
    La valla del jardín se rompió durante la tormenta.
    Barrier that prevents the passage of people or animals.
    The fence between the two properties was installed to keep the livestock inside.
    La valla entre las dos fincas fue installada para mantener el ganado dentro.
    In sports competitions, a structure that marks the boundary of a track or area.
    Athletes must jump over the fence in the obstacle race.
    Los atletas deben saltar por encima de la valla en la carrera de obstáculos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vallum', meaning 'enclosure' or 'wall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be between a rock and a hard place
    To be in a dilemma or conflict situation.
    estar entre la espada y la valla
    to put up a fence
    To establish a boundary or restriction on something.
    poner una valla

    Related Words

    fencing
    Set of fences that enclose a piece of land.
    vallado
    surveillance
    Action of watching over and protecting a place.
    vigilancia
    division
    Action of dividing or separating something.
    división

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, used to refer to a situation of exclusion.
    I felt like a fence had been put up when I wasn't invited to the party.
    Sentí que me habían puesto una valla cuando no me invitaron a la fiesta.