Pestillo (en. Latch)

/pesˈtiʎo/

Slang Meanings

Latch as a colloquial term to refer to someone who is very cautious.
He always bolts the door when leaving; he's very cautious.
Siempre echa el pestillo al salir, es muy precavido.
Using 'latch' to describe something safe or reliable in informal language.
That car is a latch; it never breaks down.
Ese coche es un pestillo, nunca se descompone.