What is the Spanish word for "lock"?

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

English

lock

Spanish

cerradura

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "lock"

bloquear
cerrar con llave
traba
candado

Examples of how to use "lock" in Spanish

English
The lock on this door is broken.
Spanish
La cerradura de esta puerta está rota.
English
She turned the lock gently at night.
Spanish
Ella giró la cerradura suavemente por la noche.
English
The lock on this door sticks.
Spanish
La cerradura de esta puerta se atora.
English
I lost the key to the lock.
Spanish
Perdí la llave de la cerradura.
English
Please check the lock before leaving.
Spanish
Por favor, revisa la cerradura antes de salir.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "lock" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
The lock on this door is broken.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "lock"? | Habladoo