Esclusa (en. Lock)

/esˈklusa/

Slang Meanings

English: Colloquial expression for a moment of blockage or constriction.
English: I was in an emotional lock and didn't know how to get out.
Estaba en una esclusa emocional y no sabía cómo salir.
English: Referring to being stuck in a project or work.
English: I feel like I'm in a lock with this job, it’s not progressing.
Siento que estoy en una esclusa con este trabajo, no avanza.