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el broquel
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (target)
a. buckler
El soldado iba bien protegido, llevaba armadura, una lanza y un broquel.The soldier was well protected. He was wearing armor and carrying a lance and a buckler.
b. small shield
Estos broqueles estaban hechos de corcho, y por tanto eran bastante ligeros.These small shields were made of cork, and they were therefore quite light.
2. (figurative) (protection)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. shield (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Utilizaba su enfermedad como broquel contra cualquier tipo de crítica y hacía lo que le venía en gana.He used his illness as a shield against any kind of criticism and did whatever he wanted.
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