blindar
to armour
verb bleen-DAHR Rare
Origin: From German blenden or Dutch blinderen, related to armor plating.
Also means
to shield
Usage Note
Blindar literally means to fit with armor or bulletproof plating (un coche blindado is an armored car). Figuratively it means to protect something thoroughly against attack or scrutiny (blindar un acuerdo). The past participle blindado is commonly used as an adjective. A regular -ar verb.
Examples
"Blindaron el vehículo antes del viaje."
Natural Translation
They armoured the vehicle before the trip.

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