el cerrojo
-the bolt
See the entry for cerrojo.

cerrojo

el cerrojo(
seh
-
rroh
-
hoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bolt
Adriana deslizó el cerrojo y abrió la puerta.Adriana drew back the bolt and opened the door.
b. latch
El ladrón entró porque me olvidé de echar el cerrojo de la puerta.The thief came in because I forgot to push the door latch home.
a. bolt
El cerrojo del rifle se trabó y no pude disparar más.The bolt of the rifle jammed and I couldn't shoot anymore.
a. defensive play
El cerrojo no fue efectivo ya que Messi logró anotar un gol.The defensive play wasn't effective seeing as Messi scored a goal.
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