cerradura
/θeraˈduɾa/
The Spanish word for door lock is cerradura.
cerradura refers to the mechanism used to keep a door closed and secure it with a key.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the term bombín to refer to the cylinder lock mechanism found in doors.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeraˈduɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the specific cylinder part of the lock where the key is inserted is called a bombín.
- In some Latin American regions, people may use chapa to refer to the cerradura, a word that literally means 'sheet metal'.
- The root of cerradura is the verb cerrar, which applies to any closing action, such as closing a book or finalizing a business deal.
Examples in context
- No olvides poner el candado en la puerta antes de salir.Don't forget to put the lock on the door before leaving.
- La cerradura de la puerta está rota.The door lock is broken.
- Necesito cambiar la cerradura de la entrada.I need to change the entrance door lock.
- ¿Puedes reparar la cerradura de la habitación?Can you repair the bedroom door lock?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in their new apartment.
- DanielSofía, la cerradura de la puerta principal no funciona.Sofía, the main door lock is not working.
- SofíaEs verdad, parece que está muy vieja.It's true, it looks very old.
- DanielVoy a comprar una cerradura nueva mañana.I am going to buy a new lock tomorrow.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo te ayudo a instalarla.Perfect, I will help you install it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cerradura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
