No. 10,120 in Spanish
cepo
A "cepo" is a trap, clamp, or device for immobilizing or restricting movement.
In a sentence
El delincuente fue atrapado usando un cepo.
The criminal was caught using a clamp.
Refers to a mechanical device used to restrain or trap someone, commonly a clamp or a trap in this context.
El campesino colocó un cepo para atrapar animales.
The farmer placed a trap to catch animals.
Here 'cepo' is used to signify a trap set for hunting or capturing animals.
Las medidas económicas se consideran un cepo para el desarrollo.
The economic measures are considered a fetter for development.
In this sentence, 'cepo' metaphorically describes a restriction or impediment to progress.
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