barrera

American  

[buh-rair-uh, bahr-re-rah] / bəˈrɛər ə, bɑrˈrɛ rɑ /

noun

plural

barreras

1. the wall, usually a red wooden fence, bordering a bullring.

2. the first row of seats in a bullfight arena.

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Etymology

Origin of barrera

First recorded in 1920–25; from Spanish: literally, “barrier,” equivalent to barr(a) + -era, ultimately from Latin -āria, feminine of noun suffix -ārius; bar ¹, -ary

Example Sentences

It’s even more remarkable, then, that Melissa Barrera refused to back down or apologize after her 2023 reposts gained traction and ignited controversy.

From Salon

Is it really any wonder that Paramount just so happens to distribute the very franchise that Barrera was ousted from?

From Salon

"The deterioration of her mental state was exacerbated by the conduct Tony engaged in - the workplace harassment after the discovery of the affair," said the lawyer, Bobby Barrera.

From BBC

The BBC has also approached Gonzales's office for comment on Barrera's remarks.

From BBC

Campbell has been in every “Scream” installment except the most recent one released in 2023, which was then trying to reboot the series with a pair of sisters played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.

From Los Angeles Times