What does "pestillo" mean in English?

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Spanish

pestillo

English

latch

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Alternative translations of "pestillo"

bolt
catch
lock
bar

Examples of how to use "pestillo" in Spanish

Spanish
Echó el pestillo de la puerta.
English
He bolted the door.
Spanish
Cierra la puerta con el pestillo.
English
Close the door with the latch.
Spanish
El pestillo está oxidado y viejo.
English
The latch is rusty and old.
Spanish
Ella movió el pestillo con cuidado.
English
She carefully moved the latch.
Spanish
¿Dónde está el pestillo de la ventana?
English
Where is the window latch?

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Echó el pestillo de la puerta.

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