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    Escudo (en. Shield)

    /esˈkuðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A plate of metal or wood used to protect the body in battle.
    The knight raised his shield to defend himself from the attack.
    El caballero levantó su escudo para defenderse del ataque.
    Insignia or emblem that identifies a group or nation.
    The family shield is displayed at the entrance of the house.
    El escudo de la familia se exhibe en la entrada de la casa.
    An ancient coin in several Spanish-speaking countries.
    He paid for the purchase with shields, the currency of his country.
    Pagó la compra con escudos, la moneda de su país.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scutum', which means 'shield' or 'protection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It is a shield.
    It is a way to protect oneself or justify oneself.
    es un escudo
    Under the shield of
    Under the protection or care of something or someone.
    bajo el escudo de
    To have a shield
    To have a justification or defense against criticism.
    tener un escudo

    Related Words

    Squire
    A person who accompanies and serves a knight.
    escudero
    Stable
    A team of people or vehicles that compete in races.
    escuderia
    Small shield
    Small shield.
    escudito

    Slang Meanings

    Money or capital in certain informal contexts.
    That job generates him a good shield.
    Ese trabajo le genera un buen escudo.
    Something that covers or protects, in a figurative sense.
    He always has a shield against criticism.
    Siempre tiene un escudo ante las críticas.