English–Spanish
“lock in” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/enθeˈraɾ/
Example
No me encierres en esa habitación.
Don't lock me in that room.
How to say “lock in” in Spanish
“Lock in” in Spanish is encerrar.
Person shut inside a room with the door barred.
Example sentences with encerrar
Se encerró en su cuarto después de la discusión.
He locked himself in his room after the argument.
Tips for using encerrar
- Use encerrarse when the subject locks themselves in and encerrar a alguien when confining another person, and note that in commands or negatives it often sounds strong or harsh.