blindado
1. covered or protected with armor; equipped with protective metal plating
The armored vehicle drove through the dangerous zone.
O veículo blindado atravessou a zona perigosa.
2. protected or reinforced against attack or damage
The bank uses an armored truck for cash transport.
O banco usa um carro blindado para transporte de dinheiro.
3. covered with a hard protective shell or layer, especially in animals
The armored plating of the crocodile protects it from predators.
O revestimento blindado do crocodilo o protege de predadores.
In Brazil, the term 'blindado' is particularly common in urban contexts referring to vehicles equipped with protective plating for security against crime. Armored cars are frequently used by banks, security companies, and high-risk individuals in major Brazilian cities. The word has become part of everyday vocabulary in crime-related discussions and security news.
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