English–Spanish

“latch” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pesˈtiʝo/

Example

Cierra la puerta con el pestillo.

Shut the door with the latch.

Illustration for pestillo (latch)

How to say “latch” in Spanish

“Latch” in Spanish is pestillo.

Sliding metal tongue that secures a door or window by fitting into a catch.

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

Example sentences with pestillo

¿Has comprobado el pestillo de la puerta?

Have you checked the latch on the door?

Tips for using pestillo

  • Used for simple interior fastenings; for a keyed lock say cerradura and for a deadbolt use cerrojo.

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