noun

la valla

fence

Es una estructura hecha de madera, metal u otro material que se usa para cerrar, proteger o separar un lugar.

Fence or barrier: A structure, usually made of wood, wire, or metal, intended to enclose an area, protect property, or mark a boundary.
Billboard: In some regions, especially in advertising, it refers to a large outdoor board used for posting advertisements.

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la valla). It is often confused with vaya (a form of the verb ir) and baya (a berry) because they are homophones in most Spanish-speaking regions.
Origin: The word comes from the Latin vallum, which refers to a defensive wall or a line of stakes used in fortifications.

Synonyms:
- Cerca (Fence)
- Vallado (Enclosure/Fencing)
- Tapia (Wall/Fence made of earth or brick)
- Valla publicitaria (Billboard)
- Obstáculo (Obstacle, in the context of athletics)
Antonyms:
- Apertura (Opening)
- Brecha (Gap or breach)

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El jardinero pintó la valla de blanco.noun

The gardener painted the fence white.

Saltamos la valla para entrar al campo.noun

We jumped over the fence to get into the field.

La valla alta protege el jardín.noun

The tall fence protects the garden.

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