Spanish Conversation · Level 149
30 words
Spanish word
reja
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrexa/
Meaning
- feminine noungrille
Example
Pusieron una reja en la ventana para mayor seguridad.
They put a grille on the window for added security.
More examples
La reja impidió la entrada de los ladrones.
The grille prevented the thieves from entering.
Core concept
Fixed metal bars forming a lattice over a window opening.
Common phrases
poner una reja
put up a grille
una reja en la ventana
a grille on the window
reja de hierro
iron grille
Similar words
verja: Forms a metal picket or rail fence at an entrance or around a garden to regulate entry.
valla: Defines a property's edge with a boundary fence that runs along land or around buildings.
barrera: Provides a physical barrier positioned to prevent passage or hinder intrusion.
Definition in Spanish
Elemento formado por barras entrelazadas, usado para proteger o separar espacios como ventanas o balcones.
Word origin
From Latin rete 'net' via medieval retia, Spanish reja shifts from a netlike pattern to mean the metal grille used to protect or separate windows and balconies.
Usage tips
- Speakers distinguish decorative and security uses by saying reja decorativa or reja de seguridad, since the same word covers both styles.
Other meanings
- gratingnoun
- fencenoun
Related words
- rejillagratingnoun
- rejeríawrought ironworknoun