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How do you say "barrier" in Spanish?
la barrera
In Spanish, "barrier" is la barrera.
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Pronunciation
bah-RREH-rah. Two syllables, stress on the second: bah-RREH-rah.
Grammar notes
La barrera is feminine. Plural is las barreras. Barrera refers to a physical barrier, fence, or obstacle.
Example sentence
La barrera detiene a los espectadores.
The barrier stops the spectators.
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How to remember la barrera
Barrera sounds like barrier. A barrier blocks the way, preventing access.
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Questions about la barrera
How do you say "barrier" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "barrier" is la barrera. It is a noun.
Is la barrera masculine or feminine?
La barrera is feminine. Plural is las barreras. Barrera refers to a physical barrier, fence, or obstacle.
How is la barrera used in a sentence?
Use la barrera as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La barrera detiene a los espectadores. (The barrier stops the spectators.).
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