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escudo

shield

noun es-KOO-doh Less Common
People & Society Nationality

Origin: From Latin scutum, 'shield'.

Also means

coat of arms

Usage Note

Escudo means both a physical shield and a heraldic coat of arms or national emblem — el escudo nacional is the country's official emblem. It also names historical currencies: Portugal's former escudo and the Chilean escudo used from 1960–75. A escudo humano ('human shield') is used figuratively in conflict reporting.

Examples

"El escudo del equipo tiene un águila dorada."

Natural Translation

The team's crest has a golden eagle.

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