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    Almenas (en. Battlements)

    /alˈmenas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structures on the walls that allow for defense and surveillance.
    The soldiers took position on the battlements to observe the enemy's movements.
    Los soldados se apostaban en las almenas para observar los movimientos del enemigo.
    Small projections on the top of a wall.
    The castle's battlements were decorated with flags.
    Las almenas del castillo estaban decoradas con banderas.
    Architectural elements dating back to the Middle Ages for fortifications.
    The castle has been preserved with its original battlements since the 15th century.
    El castillo se conservó con sus almenas originales desde el siglo XV.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'almán', meaning 'wall' or 'barrier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defense on the battlements
    It refers to the action of protecting oneself from the heights of a castle.
    defensa en las almenas
    look out from the battlements
    To observe carefully from an elevated point.
    mirar por las almenas
    disappear behind the battlements
    To hide or move away from sight.
    desaparecer tras las almenas

    Related Words

    walls
    Structures that surround a city or fortification.
    murallas
    castle
    A fortified building that served as a residence for nobles or kings.
    castillo
    bastion
    Projection of a fortification or wall that allows for defense.
    baluarte

    Slang Meanings

    Defensive or overprotective behavior.
    That attitude is like being behind the battlements.
    Esa actitud es como estar detrás de las almenas.
    Referring to someone who is always alert or watchful.
    That friend is like a battlement, always watching just in case.
    Ese amigo es como una almena, siempre está mirando por si acaso.