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    Trincheras (en. Trenches)

    /trinˈtʃeɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Defensive structures used in war to protect troops.
    The soldiers took refuge in the trenches during the attack.
    Los soldados se refugiaron en las trincheras durante el ataque.
    Places of shelter that provide coverage against the enemy.
    The trenches provided a good hiding place for the equipment.
    Las trincheras ofrecían un buen escondite para el equipo.
    Temporary or permanent constructions made for defense in armed conflicts.
    The trench warfare was emblematic in World War I.
    La guerra de trincheras fue emblemática en la Primera Guerra Mundial.

    Etymology

    From the French 'tranchée', which means 'trench' or 'ditch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be entrenched
    To be protected or sheltered in a trench.
    estar atrincherado
    trench train
    A defense system composed of a set of trenches.
    tren de trincheras

    Related Words

    trench
    Ditch or trench used as defense on a battlefield.
    trinchera
    shelter
    Safe place where people or things are protected.
    refugio
    fortification
    Construction intended to defend a location.
    fortificación

    Slang Meanings

    To be in an extreme defensive situation.
    He is entrenched with his project because everyone criticizes his work.
    Está en trincheras con su proyecto porque todos critican su trabajo.
    To be very involved in a conflict or debate.
    He is entrenched defending his opinion on the topic.
    Está en trincheras defendiendo su opinión sobre el tema.