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    Escolta (en. Escort)

    /esˈkol.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of individuals that accompanies a person to protect them.
    The president's escort is very numerous.
    La escolta del presidente es muy numerosa.
    Security service that protects someone.
    They hired a private escort for the event.
    Contrataron una escolta privada para el evento.
    Set of vehicles intended to protect an important person.
    The motorized escort was moving quickly along the road.
    La escolta motorizada avanzaba rápidamente por la carretera.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excalta', which means 'to guard' or 'to accompany'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military escort
    Military group that accompanies a leader or dignitary.
    escolta militar
    personal escort
    Direct protection or accompaniment to a person.
    escolta personal
    honorary escort
    Delegation that accompanies someone at ceremonial events.
    escolta honorífica

    Related Words

    custody
    Protection and care of a person or thing.
    custodia
    protected
    Person who receives protection.
    protegido
    lookout
    Person in charge of caring for or watching over.
    vigía

    Slang Meanings

    Security companion in risky situations.
    He always travels with his escort because he receives threats.
    Siempre viaja con su escolta porque recibe amenazas.
    Group of friends that protect someone at an event.
    He had a group of friends as an escort who looked after him at the party.
    Llevaba una escolta de amigos que lo cuidaban en la fiesta.