Spanish Conversation · Level 152
30 words
Spanish word
bisagra
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈsaɣɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounhinge
Example
La puerta no cierra porque la bisagra está rota.
The door does not close because the hinge is broken.
More examples
La bisagra oxidada hace que la puerta chirríe.
The rusty hinge makes the door squeak.
Core concept
Two narrow metal plates joined by a central pin that form a pivot between connected pieces.
Common phrases
bisagra oxidada
rusty hinge
bisagra suelta
loose hinge
bisagra de la puerta
door hinge
Similar words
pernio: Metal fitting mounted on a door or frame that supports and guides the door's rotation.
pasador: Thin metal rod that slides through holes to fasten parts or be removed to release them.
Definition in Spanish
Elemento pequeño, a menudo metálico, que conecta dos piezas permitiendo que una gire respecto a la otra.
Word origin
It comes from Late Latin bissacra, a term for a two-part pivoting fastener that developed into Spanish bisagra.
Usage tips
- The noun is feminine (la bisagra) and is used both for the physical hinge on doors or furniture and figuratively as a pivot between stages or people.