barrera — meaning in English

English meaning

• barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
• fence noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
• wall noun A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.

Senses

barrera is used for these senses in English:

• barrier A structure that bars passage.
• fence (figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
• wall An impediment to free movement.

barrier — full definition

1. noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.

fence — full definition

1. noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
2. noun A person who buys and resells stolen goods.
3. verb To enclose land with a fence.
4. verb To compete in the sport of fencing, fighting with swords.
5. verb To give evasive or deliberately vague answers to avoid a direct question.

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