barrera

bar.reh.ra

Definitions

1. noun

a fence or barrier, especially one used to separate land or to mark a boundary

“The farmer built a barrera to keep the livestock from escaping.”

2. noun

a mental or emotional barrier that prevents someone from understanding or accepting something

“Her lack of education created a barrera to her understanding of the complex concept.”

3. noun

a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome

“The language barrera prevented her from fully participating in the conversation.”

4. verb

to put or set a barrier or fence around something

“The farmer barrerá the garden to keep the rabbits out.”

5. verb

to create a mental or emotional barrier that prevents someone from understanding or accepting something

“Her upbringing barrerá her from fully understanding the concept of equality.”

Synonyms

  • barrier
  • fence
  • obstacle

Antonyms

  • access
  • opening