nounfemininepl: blindagens
armor; armoring; shielding
1. protective covering or plating made of metal or other resistant material designed to protect against weapons, impact, or damage
The military vehicle had reinforced blindagem to protect against bullets.
O veículo militar tinha blindagem reforçada para se proteger contra balas.
2. the act or process of applying protective armor or shielding to something
The blindagem of the bunker took several months to complete.
A blindagem do bunker levou vários meses para ser concluída.
3. figuratively, any form of protection or defensive measure against criticism, attack, or harm
The politician created a blindagem of loyal supporters to shield him from scandals.
O político criou uma blindagem de apoiadores leais para se proteger de escândalos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'blindagem' is particularly common in news and political contexts, where it describes both literal military/security protection and figurative political or legal strategies used to shield individuals or institutions from scrutiny or consequences. The term gained prominence in Brazilian media discourse regarding security, organized crime, and political immunity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
blindagem política - political shield or protective political strategy
blindagem judicial - legal protection or legal shield
criar uma blindagem - to create a protective barrier
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