auto blindado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase.

Phonetic transcription

/ˈauto ˌblinˈdaðo/

Usage in Spanish

"Auto blindado" is a term commonly used in the military domain in Spanish. It refers to an armored vehicle used for military operations or protection. This term is mostly used in written contexts, such as official documents, military reports, or articles related to the military.

Example sentences

1. Necesitamos enviar un auto blindado para escoltar al convoy de suministros.

2. We need to send an armored vehicle to escort the supply convoy.

3. El auto blindado resistió el ataque sin problemas.

4. The armored vehicle resisted the attack without any issues.

Idiomatic Expressions

In the military context, the term auto blindado is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions. However, here are a few examples where the term is used in a more figurative way:

1. Estar como un auto blindado: To be tough or resilient in the face of challenges.

2. Ella está como un auto blindado, nada la detiene.

   • She's as tough as an armored vehicle, nothing stops her.

3. Ir a toda velocidad como un auto blindado: To move fast or accelerate quickly.

4. Salió de la reunión e fue a toda velocidad como un auto blindado.
   • He left the meeting and sped off like an armored vehicle.

Etymology

The term auto comes from the Greek word "autos" (self), and blindado comes from "blindar," which means to protect or shield. Therefore, auto blindado refers to a vehicle that is self-protected or shielded.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: vehículo blindado, tanque (tank)
• Antonyms: coche descubierto (unarmored car), vehículo civil (civilian vehicle)