Inklingo
Dictionary

escoltar

es-kol-TAReskolˈtaɾ

“escoltar” means “to escort” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to escortB1Verb

providing protection or security

Learn more →
to escortB2Verb

ceremonial or respectful accompaniment

Learn more →

to escortAlso: to guard, to convoy

VerbB1regular ar
A sturdy security guard in a uniform walking closely beside a person to protect them.
gerundescoltando
past Participleescoltado
infinitiveescoltar

📝 In Action

La policía va a escoltar al presidente hasta el aeropuerto.

B1

The police are going to escort the president to the airport.

Varios barcos de guerra escoltaron al carguero.

B2

Several warships escorted the cargo ship.

Es necesario escoltar el camión con el dinero.

B1

It is necessary to guard the truck with the money.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • abandonar (to abandon)
  • desamparar (to leave helpless)

Common Collocations

  • escoltar a alguien – to escort someone
  • escoltar un cargamento – to escort a shipment
  • barco de escolta – escort ship

to escort

VerbB2regular arformal
Two soldiers in formal dress uniforms marching alongside a dignitary in a respectful manner.
gerundescoltando
past Participleescoltado
infinitiveescoltar

📝 In Action

El padre escoltó a la novia hasta el altar.

B1

The father escorted the bride to the altar.

Los caballeros escoltaron a la dama a su carruaje.

C1

The knights escorted the lady to her carriage.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • seguirse (to follow along)

Common Collocations

  • escoltar a la novia – to escort the bride

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoescoltara
túescoltaras
él/ella/ustedescoltara
nosotrosescoltáramos
vosotrosescoltarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesescoltaran

Present Subjunctive

yoescolte
túescoltes
él/ella/ustedescolte
nosotrosescoltemos
vosotrosescoltéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesescolten

Indicative

Preterite

yoescolté
túescoltaste
él/ella/ustedescoltó
nosotrosescoltamos
vosotrosescoltasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesescoltaron

Imperfect

yoescoltaba
túescoltabas
él/ella/ustedescoltaba
nosotrosescoltábamos
vosotrosescoltabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesescoltaban

Present

yoescolto
túescoltas
él/ella/ustedescolta
nosotrosescoltamos
vosotrosescoltáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesescoltan
View All Tenses & Moods →

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "escoltar" in Spanish:

to convoyto escortto guard

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: escoltar

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly uses the 'Personal A' with escoltar?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
escolta(escort/guard (person or group)) — Noun
escoltado(escorted) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
cantarlugarmilitar
📚 Etymology

From the Italian word 'scorta' (a guard or guide), which comes from 'scorgere' meaning 'to perceive or guide'.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: escortFrench: escorterItalian: scortare

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'escoltar' only for people?

No, you can also escort physical objects like a shipment of medicine, money, or a military convoy.

What is the difference between 'escoltar' and 'seguir'?

'Seguir' simply means to follow behind. 'Escoltar' means you are going with them specifically to protect them or show respect.

Is 'escoltar' a regular verb?

Yes! It follows the exact same pattern as 'hablar' or 'cantar' in all tenses.