cerradura de resorte
/θeraduɾa de ɾesoɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase spring lock is translated into Spanish as cerradura de resorte.
A spring lock refers to a specific type of lock mechanism that utilizes a spring to automatically snap the bolt into position.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeraduɾa de ɾesoɾte/
Did you know?
- The word resorte is a linguistic immigrant. Unlike most Spanish words that descended from Latin, it was borrowed directly from the French word ressort.
- While resorte is perfectly understood for a spring lock, a technician working on heavy machinery would more likely use the word muelle to describe the spring component.
- Depending on the region, a locksmith might call this mechanism a pestillo if they are referring specifically to the latch rather than the entire lock.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar una cerradura de resorte para mi puerta.I need to buy a spring lock for my door.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir una cerradura con resorte?Do you know where I can get a spring lock?
- La cerradura de muelle de mi caja fuerte se rompió.The spring lock of my safe broke.
- Estoy buscando una cerradura con muelle para mi bicicleta.I am looking for a spring lock for my bike.
- Necesitamos instalar una cerradura de resorte en esa puerta.We need to install a spring lock on that door.
- La cerradura de resorte funciona muy bien.The spring lock works very well.
- Esa cerradura de resorte es de mala calidad.That spring lock is of poor quality.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at a hardware store looking at door parts.
- Daniel¿Es esta la cerradura de resorte que buscabas?Is this the spring lock you were looking for?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, es exactamente la que necesito.Yes, Daniel, it is exactly the one I need.
- DanielParece ser una cerradura de resorte muy resistente.It looks like a very sturdy spring lock.
- ElenaEs perfecta para la nueva puerta de la casa.It is perfect for the new house door.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerradura, de, resorte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
