Eskolta (en. Escort)

/es.kol.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or group of people accompanying someone to provide security or support.
The escort of the VIPs is always under tight security.
Ang eskolta ng mga VIP ay palaging mahigpit na nagbabantay.
A service providing protection to individuals in public or private events.
The guests needed an escort upon their arrival in the country.
Kailangan ng eskolta ang mga bisita sa kanilang pagdating sa bansa.
An act of leading or assisting someone to reach a specific place.
He provided an escort for his students to the museum.
Nagbigay siya ng eskolta sa kanyang mga mag-aaral patungo sa museum.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'escorta' meaning to escort or accompany.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has an escort
accompanied by a person or group that provides protection or support.
may eskolta
need an escort
in need of protection or assistance while traveling.
mangailangan ng eskolta

Related Words

protection
The act of providing security or preventing danger.
proteksyon
guard
A person or group that provides security.
bantayan

Slang Meanings

companion or guard providing protection
Lisa is lucky because she has a handsome friend as an escort.
Swerte si Lisa kasi may eskolta siyang guwapong kaibigan.
someone who joins or shines in a group
Who is Mark's escort at the party later?
Sino bang eskolta ni Mark sa party mamaya?
accompanying someone to pretend to be important
He seems like an escort, he's not known by everyone.
Parang eskolta lang siya, di naman siya kilala sa lahat.