What is the Spanish word for "latch"?

Learn how to say "latch" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

latch

Spanish

pestillo

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Alternative translations of "latch"

cerrojo
traba
enganche
pasador

Examples of how to use "latch" in Spanish

English
Can you fix the broken gate latch?
Spanish
¿Puedes arreglar el cerrojo roto de la puerta?
English
Please close the latch on the gate.
Spanish
Por favor, cierra el cerrojo de la puerta.
English
She lifted the latch and opened the door.
Spanish
Ella levantó el cerrojo y abrió la puerta.
English
The latch stuck, so he pushed harder.
Spanish
El cerrojo se atascó, así que él empujó con más fuerza.
English
They heard the latch click behind them.
Spanish
Escucharon el clic del cerrojo detrás de ellos.

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