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Spanish
Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of guarda (“to guard (originally)”) + espaldas (“shoulders, backs”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɡwaɾdaesˈpaldas/
- Rhymes: -aldas
- Syllabification: guar‧da‧es‧pal‧das
Noun
guardaespaldas m or f by sense (plural guardaespaldas)
- bodyguard
- Synonyms: escolta, (Dominican Republic, Venezuela) espaldero
Usage notes
- An escolta sounds more professional than a guardaespaldas.
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