How to Say "grille" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “grille” is “parrilla” — use 'parrilla' when referring to the front grille of a car, the decorative metalwork that covers the engine compartment.
parrilla
pah-ree-yahpaˈriʝa
Examples
El nuevo modelo de coche tiene una parrilla frontal muy llamativa.
The new car model has a very striking front grille.
La cadena ha cambiado su parrilla de programación para el verano.
The channel has changed its programming schedule for the summer.
Pon las maletas en la parrilla del coche.
Put the suitcases on the car's roof rack.
El piloto español saldrá tercero en la parrilla de salida.
The Spanish driver will start third on the starting grid.
Visual Metaphor
Think of this 'parrilla' as a 'grid'. Whether it is a grid of shows on a calendar or the grid of a car's roof rack, the concept remains the same.
reja
RE-hahˈrexa
Examples
Los ladrones intentaron forzar la reja de la ventana, pero no pudieron entrar.
The burglars tried to force the window grille, but they couldn't get in.
Mi abuela puso rejas en las ventanas por seguridad.
My grandmother put grilles on the windows for security.
El jardín está protegido por una reja de hierro muy antigua.
The garden is protected by a very old iron railing.
El criminal pasará muchos años tras las rejas.
The criminal will spend many years behind bars.
Gender Identification
This word is a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it (la reja). Even though it describes hard metal, the word itself follows the standard 'a' ending for feminine words.
Plural for Collective Use
While 'reja' can mean one single grille, Spanish speakers often use the plural 'rejas' to describe the general concept of window bars or prison bars.
Reja vs. Valla
Mistake: “Using 'reja' for a wooden picket fence.”
Correction: Use 'valla' for a general fence and 'reja' specifically for metal bars or wrought-iron structures.
Car Grille vs. Security Grille
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