Escoltas (en. Escorts)

/esˈkoltas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A group of individuals who protect an important person.
The president's escorts are highly trained.
Los escoltas del presidente son altamente entrenados.
Means of transportation that accompany and protect public figures.
The escorts arrived in armored vehicles.
Los escoltas llegaron en vehículos blindados.

Etymology

From the verb 'escoltar', which comes from the old French 'escolter', meaning to accompany.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without escorts
Without protection or company, often implies vulnerability.
sin escoltas
personal escort
A person assigned to specifically protect an individual.
escolta personal

Related Words

escort
Character who accompanies and protects.
escolta
guard
Person in charge of security at a facility.
guardia

Slang Meanings

Escort job
That's an escort job; not just anyone can do it.
Esa es una chamba de escolta, no cualquiera puede hacerla.
Esco
I'm going to call my esco to accompany me.
Voy a llamar a mi esco para que me acompañe.