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    Reducto (en. Redoubt)

    /reˈðuk.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place that has been preserved from destruction.
    The natural refuge in the national park is impressive.
    El reducto de la naturaleza en el parque nacional es impresionante.
    Element that acts as a shelter or defense.
    Ancient castles served as refuges to protect the population.
    Los antiguos castillos servían como reductos para proteger a la población.
    In a figurative sense, a space considered a last stronghold.
    That café has become a bastion of bohemian culture.
    Ese café se ha convertido en un reducto de la cultura bohemia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reductus', which means 'reduction' or 'withdrawn place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    refuge of nature
    A protected area from development or destruction.
    reducto de la naturaleza
    cultural refuge
    A place that preserves cultural activities or expressions.
    reducto cultural
    bastion of resistance
    A site where a prolonged struggle or resistance takes place.
    reducto de resistencia

    Related Words

    refuge
    Safe place where one can take shelter.
    refugio
    bastion
    Fortress or defense that protects something.
    bastión
    sanctuary
    A sacred or protected place where worship is performed.
    santuario

    Slang Meanings

    Intimate or private space.
    That corner of the house is my personal refuge.
    Ese rincón de la casa es mi reducto personal.
    Exclusive group of friends or people.
    Only my closest friends have access to my refuge.
    Solo los más cercanos tienen acceso a mi reducto.