armadura
1. protective covering, typically made of metal, worn by soldiers in battle
The knight wore a suit of armor to protect himself in combat.
O cavaleiro usava uma armadura para se proteger em combate.
2. a protective covering or shell on an animal
The turtle's shell serves as armor against predators.
A carapaça da tartaruga funciona como armadura contra predadores.
3. a metal plating on a ship or vehicle for protection
The tank had heavy armor to withstand enemy fire.
O tanque tinha uma armadura pesada para resistir ao fogo inimigo.
4. figuratively, a protective barrier or defense mechanism
She built emotional armor to protect herself from hurt.
Ela construiu uma armadura emocional para se proteger de machucados.
In American English, 'armor' is the standard spelling. In British English, it's spelled 'armour'. The word is commonly used in historical contexts, video games, and fantasy literature. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'armadura' is used both literally for medieval protection gear and metaphorically for emotional or psychological defense.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in full armor - completely prepared or protected
armor-plated - heavily protected or resistant to criticism
chink in one's armor - a weakness or vulnerability
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