rejas
“rejas” means “bars” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bars
Also: grille, railing
📝 In Action
Pusimos rejas en las ventanas para estar más seguros.
A2We put bars on the windows to be safer.
Las rejas del jardín están pintadas de verde.
B1The garden railings are painted green.
prison
Also: jail
📝 In Action
El criminal pasará diez años tras las rejas.
B1The criminal will spend ten years behind bars.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: rejas
Question 1 of 2
If someone is 'tras las rejas', where are they?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'regula,' which means a straight stick, ruler, or bar.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rejas' always plural?
Technically, no. 'Una reja' is a single bar or a single grate. However, because bars usually come in a set, people almost always use the plural 'rejas' to describe the whole structure.
What is the difference between 'barrotes' and 'rejas'?
'Barrotes' usually refers to thick, heavy individual bars (like in a cell), while 'rejas' refers to the entire metal framework, which can often be decorative.