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shield in Portuguese

shield in Portuguese is escudo, proteger — shield means a piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

shield in Portuguese

escudo
noun
proteger
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

What does "shield" mean?

  1. noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
    "The knight raised his shield to block the arrow."
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
    "The trees acted as a shield against the wind."
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
    "The detective flashed his shield at the door."
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
    "She shielded her eyes from the bright sun."

shield in a sentence

  • The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
  • Riot police carried shields as the crowd surged forward.
  • The trees acted as a shield against the wind.
  • Sunscreen is a shield against harmful UV rays.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shield" in Portuguese?

"shield" in Portuguese is escudo, proteger. shield means: A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

How do you use "shield" in a sentence?

Example: "The knight raised his shield to block the arrow." In Portuguese, "shield" is escudo, proteger.

Are there other ways to say "shield" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "shield": escudo, proteger.

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