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How to Say "protective badge" in Spanish

The Spanish word forprotective badgeis detenteC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
NounC1specialized/formal
small devotional scapular or image
A small, square devotional badge (a scapular) made of white and red fabric, featuring a simple, stylized drawing of a heart, pinned onto a piece of clothing.

Examples

Llevaba un detente del Sagrado Corazón en el bolsillo.

He wore a protective badge of the Sacred Heart in his pocket.

El soldado cosió un detente en el interior de su chaqueta para la suerte.

The soldier sewed a protective charm inside his jacket for good luck.

Gender Note

Even though it refers to a small, often flat object, it usually takes the masculine article: el detente.

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