guardaespaldas

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of guarda (to guard (originally)) +‎ espaldas (shoulders, backs).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɡwaɾdaesˈpaldas/ [ˌɡwaɾ.ð̞a.esˈpal̪.d̪as]
  • Rhymes: -aldas
  • Syllabification: guar‧da‧es‧pal‧das

Noun

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guardaespaldas m or f by sense (plural guardaespaldas)

  1. bodyguard
    Synonyms: escolta, (Dominican Republic, Venezuela) espaldero

Usage notes

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  • An escolta sounds more professional than a guardaespaldas.

Further reading

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