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escolta
[ɛʃ'kɔltɐ]
noun
feminine
pl: escoltas
escort
1.
A person or group of people accompanying someone for protection or as a courtesy
The president traveled with a security escort.
O presidente viajou com uma escolta de segurança.
2.
A vehicle or ship accompanying another for protection
The naval escort accompanied the merchant ship.
A escolta naval acompanhou o navio mercante.
3.
The act of accompanying or conducting someone
She provided escort services to the visiting dignitary.
Ela prestou serviços de escolta ao dignitário visitante.
Synonyms
acompanhante
guarda
proteção
séquito
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolta
Standard usage for security or protective accompaniment
Portugal
escolta
Standard usage, also used in military contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
escolta armada
serviço de escolta
sob escolta
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