blindado
“blindado” means “armored” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
armored, bulletproof
Also: ironclad, shielded
📝 In Action
El presidente siempre viaja en un coche blindado.
B1The president always travels in an armored car.
Muchos apartamentos en la ciudad tienen una puerta blindada.
A2Many apartments in the city have a reinforced, bulletproof door.
El futbolista firmó un contrato blindado con su nuevo equipo.
C1The soccer player signed an ironclad contract with his new team.
armored vehicle
Also: tank
📝 In Action
Los blindados avanzaron por la frontera al amanecer.
B2The armored vehicles advanced across the border at dawn.
El desfile militar incluyó varios blindados de última generación.
C1The military parade included several latest-generation armored vehicles.
Un blindado de transporte de tropas fue visto en la zona.
B2An armored troop transport was seen in the area.
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Words that translate to "blindado" in Spanish:
armored→armored vehicle→bulletproof→ironclad→shielded→tank→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: blindado
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most likely use for a 'puerta blindada'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'blindar', which adapted from the French word 'blinder'. It ultimately traces back to a Germanic word meaning 'to screen' or 'to blind', as armor screens the contents from view and attack.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'blindado' only for military use?
No. While it describes tanks, it is very common in civilian life to describe bank trucks (furgones blindados) or reinforced doors in houses.
What is the difference between 'blindado' and 'acorazado'?
'Blindado' is used for cars, doors, and glass. 'Acorazado' is usually reserved for much larger things, like battleships or very heavy tanks.
Can I use 'blindado' to describe a person?
Usually only figuratively. You might say someone is 'blindado contra las críticas' (shielded/protected against criticism).