The idea of postigo , which comes from the Latin word postīcum , is used to refer to different types of doors . It can be a false door , a secondary door or a small door that is part of a larger one .
A shutter is called a shutter, in this framework. In this case, it is an exterior door that, through a sliding (sliding) or hinge mechanism, is incorporated into the window .
These shutters perform a function similar to a blind . They provide protection to the window, minimize dirt on the glass and prevent solar rays from passing through.
Shutters can be made from materials such as wood , aluminum or polyvinyl chloride. Some have a single leaf, while others have several leaves that can be folded.
The board that is installed in the frame of a window or door is also called a shutter. These elements allow the sector with glass to be covered, when desired.
In the field of urban planning , the concept of gate refers to the door of a city that is not the most important entrance route. El Postigo del Aceite , for example, is located in Seville . Created in 1107 and renovated on several occasions, it was one of the accesses that allowed people to cross the walls.
In the same city of Seville there was also the Postigo del Carbón, also called Postigo del Oro or Postigo de los Azacanes. It was one of the gates of the city's walled enclosure and was demolished in the 19th century, specifically in 1868, although today some remains of it can be seen, which was located between Temprado and Santander streets.
In Segovia there is, for its part, the so-called Postigo del Consuelo, which receives its name from an old hermitage. It was demolished in the 19th century and rebuilt in 1947 and is located in the Plaza del Azoguejo, next to the famous aqueduct.
Postigo is also a surname. The former Mexican soccer player Luis García Postigo and the Spanish model Juan García Postigo , among other personalities, share it.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that in Spain Lauren Postigo (1928 – 2006) was and is very well known. This is the name of a presenter from Huelva who also worked as a music critic and even as a promoter of the Andalusian copla genre.
Specifically, he became very famous in the 1970s for the television program “Cantares”, where he interviewed and allowed the performance of great figures of that genre. We are referring, for example, to Rocío Jurado, Lola Flores, Marifé de Triana, Juanita Reina, Estrellita Castro or Isabel Pantoja.
Likewise, we cannot forget Sergio Postigo Redondo (1988), who is known in sports as Postigo. He is a footballer from Madrid who currently plays as a defender for the Levante team. He has also played for other football clubs such as Leganés B, Getafe B, Osasuna B and Spezia Calcio.
El Postigo , finally, is the name of a hotel in Úbeda ( Spain ). The establishment is located in the historic center of this town that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site .