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el portahachón
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (figurative) (someone leading a movement)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. torchbearer
Esa mujer se convirtió en el portahachón de los derechos de la mujer en su país.This woman became the torchbearer for women's rights in her country.
2. (religious)
a. candlestick
Dos de los penitentes llevaban unos grandes portahachones de metal, similares a los que se colocan a los lados del altar en la iglesia.Two of the penitents carried large metal candlesticks similar to those placed by the altar in a church.
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