Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/θeraˈðuɾa/

Line drawing of cerradura
Coloured illustration of cerradura
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Translation

lock

Word origin

From cerrar ('to close, lock') plus the noun suffix -dura, from Latin serare ('to bolt, bar'), from sera ('a bolt, bar').

Origin
Latin
Root
serare

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcerraduras

Examples

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The key doesn't fit in the lock.

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We changed the lock after losing the keys.

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The thief forced the door lock.

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He looked through the keyhole.

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The lock on the suitcase is broken.

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This word is part of lesson 58.