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shield in Spanish

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

shield in Spanish

escudo
noun
escudo
noun
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
chimal
noun
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
blindar
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shield" in Spanish?

"shield" in Spanish is escudo, chimal, blindar. 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 Spanish, "shield" is escudo, chimal, blindar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "shield": escudo, chimal, blindar, proteger.

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