as travas

barriers, obstructions, blocks

→ trava
trav to lock, to jam + a Feminine singular / 2nd-person present + s plural or 2nd-person singular present
noun · plural feminine Rare #41,214
barriers, obstructions, blocks Can refer to physical barriers or to things that hold someone back.
PO: Essas travas impedem a passagem.
EN: These barriers block the way.

Tira as travas.

Remove the latches.

— A Lenda do Pianista do Mar (1998)

Existem travas de madeira, que fecham a visão.

There are wooden barriers that block the view.

— Crematório (2015)

Lutando com essas travas Senhor.

Struggling with these locks, Lord.

— Corra, Milkha, Corra (2013)

Agora você está, mas logo essas travas serão suas melhores amigas.

You are now, but soon these locks will be your best friends.

— Corra, Milkha, Corra (2013)