cerrojo
Meanings
Noun
1. bolt, latch (in a lock)
2. bolt (in a weapon)
3. very aggressive or defensive tactics (in sports)
Examples6
echar el cerrojo
to bolt the door
Cerré la puerta, pero no eché el cerrojo.
I closed the door, but I didn't lock it.
Echa el cerrojo.
Lock it.
La puerta no se abre; el cerrojo debe de estar roto.
The door will not open; the lock must be out of order.
Desearía no haber dejado mis ventanas sin echar el cerrojo.
I wish I hadn't left my windows unlocked.
Tom abrió los cerrojos de su maletín.
Tom unlocked his briefcase.