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coraza

armor

noun koh-RAH-sah Rare

Origin: From Latin coriacea (made of leather), from corium (hide).

Also means

shell

Usage Note

Coraza can mean physical body armor or the hard shell of an animal such as a turtle. Figuratively, una coraza emocional describes an emotional shield a person uses to avoid being hurt. The related verb acorazar means to armor-plate.

Examples

"La tortuga se protege con su coraza."

Natural Translation

The turtle protects itself with its shell.

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