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    Acorazado (en. Battleship)

    /akorathado/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large warship with heavy armor.
    The armored ship was the main naval combat tool in World War I.
    El acorazado fue la principal herramienta de combate naval en la Primera Guerra Mundial.
    War vessel designed for naval combat.
    Armored ships dominated the oceans until the arrival of aircraft carriers.
    Los acorazados dominaron los océanos hasta la llegada de los portaaviones.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish term 'acorazar', which means 'to cover with armor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    armored at sea
    Term used to refer to an armored ship in action in the ocean.
    acorazado en el mar
    paper armored
    Refers to an armored ship that is fragile or has no real power.
    acorazado de papel
    armored shielding
    Description of the type of protection that an armored ship has.
    blindaje acorazado

    Related Words

    armoring
    Action of protecting or reinforcing a structure.
    acorazamiento
    shielding
    Layer of protection that covers some vessels.
    blindaje

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to something that seems strong but is weak.
    That project is an armored ship on paper.
    Ese proyecto es un acorazado en el papel.
    Informal term to describe a person who protects themselves too much.
    Don't be armored, open your heart.
    No seas acorazado, abre tu corazón.