Barbacana (en. Barbican)

/baɾβaˈkana/

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Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: In military jargon, it refers to a strategic position.
Example: The commander decided to move to the barbican to get a better view of the battlefield.
El comandante decidió moverse a la barbacana para tener una mejor vista del campo de batalla.
Slang Meaning: Metaphorical use to describe a clear advantage in a situation.
Example: Having the barbican in an argument means having solid arguments.
Tener la barbacana en una discusión significa tener argumentos sólidos.