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unlock in Spanish

unlock in Spanish is desatrancar, desbloquear, abrir — unlock means to open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

unlock in Spanish

desatrancar
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
desbloquear
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
abrir
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
abrir con llave
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
desacerrojar
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
desapestillar
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
desbloquear
verb
(transitive) To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.

What does "unlock" mean?

  1. verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
    "She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone."
  2. verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
    "The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible."
  3. verb In games, to make a feature or item available as a reward for progress.
    "Beating the boss unlocks a new character."
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unlock in a sentence

  • She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone.
  • He unlocked the front door and let the dog out.
  • The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible.
  • Beating the boss unlocks a new character.

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What is "unlock" in Spanish?

"unlock" in Spanish is desatrancar, desbloquear, abrir. unlock means: To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

How do you use "unlock" in a sentence?

Example: "She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone." In Spanish, "unlock" is desatrancar, desbloquear, abrir.

Are there other ways to say "unlock" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "unlock": desatrancar, desbloquear, abrir, abrir con llave, desacerrojar, desapestillar.

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