serratura
/ser.raˈtu.ra/
The Italian phrase for door lock is serratura.
serratura refers to the mechanism used to keep a door closed and secure it with a key.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ser.raˈtu.ra/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of serratura is related to the English word 'series' via the Latin 'serere', meaning to join things together in a row.
- While serratura is the lock mechanism, the physical act of locking is chiudere a chiave, which literally means 'to close with a key'.
- If an Italian says a door is serrata, they are emphasizing that it is locked securely, whereas chiusa simply means it is closed.
Examples in context
- Come funziona la serratura della porta d'ingresso?How does the front-door lock work?This sentence is useful for asking how the mechanism of a front-door lock works using serratura.Tatoeba #1788390 by hitori37, translation #239519 by sundown
- Ho bisogno di una serratura nuova.I need a new lock.
- Puoi verificare se la serratura è funzionante?Can you check if the lock is working?
- Ho problemi con il chiavistello della porta.I'm having issues with the door lock.
- La serratura è bloccata.The lock is stuck.
- Devi cambiare la serratura.You need to change the lock.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are at the entrance of their apartment.
- FrancescoLa serratura non funziona bene.The lock is not working well.
- ChiaraForse è troppo vecchia, Francesco.Maybe it is too old, Francesco.
- FrancescoSì, dobbiamo chiamare un tecnico.Yes, we need to call a technician.
- ChiaraVa bene, lo chiamo subito.Okay, I will call him right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry serratura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
