reja

iron grating; grille

noun RREH-hah Rare

Also means

ploughshare

Usage Note

Reja most commonly refers to the decorative or security iron grille over a window or door, very characteristic of traditional Spanish and Latin American architecture. It also has an agricultural sense: the metal blade (ploughshare) of a plough. The expression entre rejas (behind bars) means in prison. Do not confuse with rejilla (a small grating or grille, also a wicker weave).

Examples

"La ventana tenía una reja de hierro forjado."

Natural Translation

The window had a wrought-iron grille.

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