Blindado (en. Armored)

/blinˈðaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Vehicle or material that has been reinforced to withstand attacks or impacts.

Example Sentence: The army uses armored vehicles in war zones.

El ejército utiliza vehículos blindados en zonas de guerra.

Definition: Any object that has been equipped with additional protection.

Example Sentence: We installed armored windows in the house for security.

Instalamos ventanas blindadas en la casa por seguridad.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to armor', which comes from the French 'blinder', meaning to protect or reinforce with armor.

Common Phrase: armored car

Common Phrase Meaning: Vehicle designed to provide greater protection against potential attacks.

coche blindado

Common Phrase: security armored

Common Phrase Meaning: Structure or reinforced material to protect valuables.

blindado de seguridad

Related Word: armor

Related Word Description: The process or effect of armoring something to make it more resistant.

blindaje

Related Word: to armor

Related Word Description: Verb that implies the act of protecting or reinforcing.

blindar

Slang Meaning: To be very sure or protected in a situation.

Slang Example: He was armored with his financial backing.

Estaba blindado con su respaldo financiero.

Slang Meaning: Referring to a person who is difficult to influence or change opinion.

Slang Example: That guy is armored against negative comments.

Ese tipo está blindado contra los comentarios negativos.