reducto
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el reducto(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (military)
a. redoubt
Los soldados en el reducto fueron asediados por un mes, pero nunca se rindieron.The soldiers in the redoubt were besieged for a month, but they never surrendered.
b. stronghold
La artillería destrozó las murallas del reducto.The artillery destroyed the walls of the stronghold.
c. bastion
Los alemanes capturaron el único reducto francés que quedaba.The Germans captured the last remaining French bastion.
2. (figurative) (refuge)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. redoubt (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
El partido conservador es el reducto de la derecha.The conservative party is the redoubt of the right wing.
b. stronghold
La banda es considerada por muchos como "el reducto del rockabilly".The band is considered "the rockabilly stronghold " by many.
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