escudo nacional
/eskudo naθjonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "national coat of arms" is translated into Spanish as escudo nacional.
The term refers to the official heraldic symbol used to represent a sovereign state.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of escudo (shield) and nacional (national).
Which one should you use?
While escudo nacional is the most common way to refer to a country's symbol, escudo de armas nacional is a more technical, heraldic way to say "national coat of arms".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in escudos nacionales.
Did you know?
- The word escudo can also refer to an old Spanish coin, showing how a word for a defensive object transitioned into a term for currency.
- The word escudo derives from a root meaning 'to cut' or 'to split', referring to the way the wood or leather for a shield was originally carved.
- While escudo means 'shield', it is also the standard word for a 'shield' used as a protective gear in sports or a 'badge' on a football club's jersey.
Examples in context
- Durante la ceremonia, el presidente presentó el Escudo Nacional como símbolo de nuestra patria.During the ceremony, the president presented the National Coat of Arms as a symbol of our homeland.
- El escudo nacional de México es muy colorido.The national coat of arms of Mexico is very colorful.
- El escudo nacional está en la bandera.The national coat of arms is on the flag.
- Debes dibujar el escudo nacional correctamente.You must draw the national coat of arms correctly.
- ¿Dónde puedo ver el escudo nacional?Where can I see the national coat of arms?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are looking at a history book in a library.
- MaríaMira este escudo nacional en el libro.Look at this national coat of arms in the book.
- DanielEs un diseño muy detallado, María.It is a very detailed design, María.
- María¿Sabes qué significa cada símbolo?Do you know what each symbol means?
- DanielNo, pero es muy interesante.No, but it is very interesting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escudo, nacional, CC BY-SA 4.0.
