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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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