escolta de la bandera
/eskolta de la bandeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "color guard" is translated into Spanish as escolta de la bandera.
The term escolta de la bandera refers specifically to a ceremonial group chosen to protect and carry the national flag during civic, military or school ceremonies.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "escort of the flag".
Which one should you use?
While escolta de la bandera refers to a group carrying a single national flag, you can use escolta de banderas if the group is carrying multiple different flags.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun escolta is feminine, which means you must use the feminine definite article la when referring to the color guard as la escolta.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, students in the escolta de la bandera are chosen based on their academic excellence rather than military skill.
- In Mexico, the escolta de la bandera is a central part of the school experience, with students performing a highly choreographed ritual called the juramento a la bandera.
- While escolta refers to a color guard in a ceremony, the word is also used in a general sense to mean a 'police escort' for a high-ranking official.
Examples in context
- El equipo de banderas hizo una coreografía impresionante.The color guard performed an impressive choreography.
- Mi hermana forma parte del equipo de banderas de la escuela.My sister is part of the school's color guard.
- La escolta de la bandera desfiló por la calle.The color guard marched down the street.
- Necesitamos estudiantes para la escolta de la bandera.We need students for the color guard.
- La escolta de la bandera es muy disciplinada.The color guard is very disciplined.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing the school ceremony.
- MateoMaón, ¿estás en la escolta de la bandera?Mateo, are you in the color guard?
- MaríaSí, María, voy a llevar la bandera.Yes, Maria, I am going to carry the flag.
- MateoQué bien, la escolta de la bandera es importante.That's great, the color guard is important.
- MaríaLo sé, estoy muy orgulloso de participar.I know, I am very proud to participate.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
