Baluartes (en. Bastions)

/baluˈartes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A raised obstacle or defense that protects a place.

The bulwarks of the fortress were imposing and challenged any attack.

Los baluartes de la fortaleza eran imponentes y desafiaban cualquier ataque.

A person or thing that provides firm defense or support.

I consider my friends to be the bulwarks in difficult times.

Considero que mis amigos son los baluartes en los momentos difíciles.

Part of an ancient city designated for defense.

The city was surrounded by bulwarks built in the 15th century.

La ciudad estaba rodeada de baluartes construidos en el siglo XV.

From the Italian 'baluardo', which means 'defense'.

to be a bulwark

To be an example of defense or support in a given context.

ser un baluarte

bulwark of culture

A person or entity that defends and promotes culture.

baluarte de la cultura

fortress

Large defensive structure, usually a citadel.

fortaleza

wall

Large wall that surrounds and defends a place.

muralla

defense

The action of protecting or safeguarding.

defensa

An unconditional support in life.

She is my bulwark, she is always by my side.

Ella es mi baluarte, siempre está a mi lado.

A person who strongly defends ideas.

That teacher is a bulwark of education.

Ese profesor es un baluarte de la educación.