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/baˈreɾa/

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Translation

barrier

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Word origin

From barra ('bar'), from Vulgar Latin barra, of uncertain origin, with the suffix -era denoting a place or thing.

Origin
Latin
Root
barra
English cognates
barrier, barricade, bar

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbarreras

Examples

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The train barrier came down just in time.

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Language can be a barrier at first.

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They broke down the barrier that separated the two countries.

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A barrier of trees protects the house from the wind.

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How can we overcome this barrier together?

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This word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 11: barrera, gratitud, plaga and 7 more words.