barrera

barrier

la barrera(bah-rreh-rah)

feminine noun

1. (structure that prevents access)

a. barrier

Los manifestantes rompieron las barreras que rodeaban el ayuntamiento.

Demonstrators broke through the barriers surrounding the city hall.

2. (impediment)

a. barrier

Ella no permitió que su discapacidad fuera una barrera para el éxito.

She did not allow her disability to be a barrier to success.

b. obstacle

Quedaban muchas barreras por superar antes de poder lograr su objetivo.

There were many obstacles to be overcome before she could attain her goal.

3. (railways)

a. crossing gate

Habían bajado la barrera, así que tuvimos que esperar a que pasara el tren.

The crossing gate was down, so we had to wait for the train to go through.

4. (bullfighting)

a. barrier (around the bullring)

Uno de los toros logró saltar la barrera.

One of the bulls managed to get over the barrier.

b. front row

Teníamos entradas de barrera.

We had seats in the front row.

5. (sports)

a. wall (of players)

Con este penalti, tenía la oportunidad de anotar un gol, pero primero tenía que superar la barrera.

He had a chance at goal with this penalty kick, but first he had to get past the wall.