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    Búnker (en. Bunker)

    /ˈbunker/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A bunker is a fortified structure designed to protect people and property.
    The army built a bunker to protect itself from enemy attacks.
    El ejército construyó un búnker para protegerse de los ataques enemigos.
    It is commonly used during wars or military conflicts.
    During the war, many civilians took refuge in bunkers.
    Durante la guerra, muchos civiles se refugiaron en búnkeres.
    It is sometimes used in the context of protection against natural disasters.
    The bunker was designed to withstand severe earthquakes.
    El búnker fue diseñado para soportar terremotos severos.

    Etymology

    The word 'bunker' comes from the German 'Bunker', which refers to an underground shelter or storage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a bunker
    To be in a situation of isolation or defense.
    estar en un búnker
    to make a bunker
    To build a safe place or shelter.
    hacer un búnker

    Related Words

    fortress
    Defensive structure that protects a position or advantage.
    fortaleza
    shelter
    Safe place to escape from danger.
    refugio
    basement
    Underground space in a building, often used for storage.
    sótano

    Slang Meanings

    State of extreme security.
    After the threats, I decided to stay in my bunker, away from the world.
    Después de las amenazas, decidí quedarme en mi búnker, alejado del mundo.
    Reclusive or secluded life.
    Since the pandemic began, it seems that we have all lived in a bunker.
    Desde que comenzó la pandemia, parece que todos hemos vivido en un búnker.