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    Escudero (en. Squire)

    /es.kuˈðe.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The squire is an assistant or servant of a knight, responsible for taking care of his shield and weapons.
    The squire faithfully followed his lord into battle.
    El escudero seguía fielmente a su señor en la batalla.
    Nowadays, it can refer to someone who helps another person in their career or work.
    The politician's squire organized his entire agenda.
    El escudero del político organizó toda su agenda.
    In medieval history, the squire was an apprentice aspiring to become a knight.
    The young squire dreamed of earning his title of knight someday.
    El joven escudero soñaba con obtener su título de caballero algún día.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'scutarius', which means 'shield bearer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be someone's squire
    It means to support or help a person unconditionally.
    ser escudero de alguien

    Related Words

    shield
    An object that serves as protection in combat.
    escudo
    knight
    A person who held a noble rank and was a mounted warrior.
    caballero
    noble
    A person of high status in society.
    noble

    Slang Meanings

    In the workplace, it refers to someone who is an assistant but is sometimes undervalued.
    In the office, Juan is just the boss's squire.
    En la oficina, Juan es solo el escudero de la jefa.
    It is used to describe a person who is always supporting another without receiving credit.
    María is her friend's squire, she is always present at all his presentations.
    María es la escudera de su amigo, siempre está en todas sus presentaciones.