Escudo

/ɛsˈkuːdoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A monetary unit used in several Spanish-speaking countries and formerly in Portugal, equivalent to a certain number of cents.

The price of the book was five escudos.

A shield or coat of arms.

The escudo displayed on the flag represented the nation’s heritage.

A type of currency that has been replaced in some countries by the euro.

Visitors to Portugal in the past would have exchanged their money for escudos.

From Spanish 'escudo' meaning 'shield', influenced by similar words in other Romance languages.

escudo de armas

coat of arms, a heraldic symbol representing a family or institution.

perder el escudo

to lose one's shield, metaphorically to lose protection or status.

moneda

currency or coin, often used for money in general.

escudero

squire or shield bearer, a historical term for a young nobleman.

Dough or cash, referring to money in a casual context.

I'm running low on escudo this week!

A metaphorical shield or protection, often in personal or financial contexts.

Get your escudo up and protect your interests.