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“buckle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aβɾoˈtʃaɾ/

Example

Antes de despegar, debes abrochar el cinturón.

Before takeoff, you must buckle your seatbelt.

Illustration for abrochar (buckle)

How to say “buckle” in Spanish

“Buckle” in Spanish is abrochar.

Securing a garment edge or strap with a button, snap, zipper, or buckle.

Full entry for abrochar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abrochar

¿Puedes abrochar este botón, por favor?

Can you fasten this button, please?

Tips for using abrochar

  • Spanish commonly uses the reflexive abrocharse when fastening something on oneself, as in 'abrocharse el cinturón', and conversational speech often shortens forms to 'Abróchate'.

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