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    Trinchera (en. Trench)

    /trinˈtʃeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A ditch or canal used in military operations to shelter from enemy fire.
    The soldiers hid in the trench to avoid being seen.
    Los soldados se ocultaron en la trinchera para evitar ser vistos.
    Embodiment of a forward position in a war conflict.
    The trench provided a strategic position in the battle.
    La trinchera ofrecía una posición estratégica en la batalla.
    A term that is also used figuratively to refer to any situation in which someone finds themselves in a defensive posture.
    In the discussion, he took a defensive trench by arguing his point of view.
    En la discusión, él tomó una trinchera defensiva al argumentar su punto de vista.

    Etymology

    From the French 'tranchée', meaning 'excavation' or 'ditch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the trench
    To be in a situation of conflict or defense.
    estar en la trinchera
    to come out of the trench
    To make a risky decision or confront a problem.
    salir de la trinchera
    to entrench
    To establish a solid defense against an attack.
    hacer trinchera

    Related Words

    combat
    Armed confrontation between two or more forces.
    combate
    defense
    The act of protecting oneself against an attack.
    defensa
    military
    Related to armed forces.
    militar

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a situation of high stress or anxiety.
    I feel like I’m in a trench with so many problems to solve.
    Siento que estoy en una trinchera con tantos problemas por resolver.
    Used to describe an extreme defensive attitude.
    Don't talk to me like that, I'm in trench mode.
    No me hables así, estoy en modo trinchera.