escort
[/ˈɛskɔːrt/ (noun), /ɪˈskɔːrt/ (verb)]
noun/verbmasculine/feminine (varies by context)pl: escorts
acompanhante; escolta
1. (noun) A person or group of people who accompanies another for protection, guidance, or courtesy
The president arrived with a military escort.
O presidente chegou com uma escolta militar.
2. (noun) A person hired to accompany someone to a social event
She hired an escort to accompany her to the gala.
Ela contratou um acompanhante para acompanhá-la ao baile.
3. (noun) A sex worker (often euphemistic)
The agency provided escort services.
A agência fornecia serviços de acompanhante.
4. (verb) To accompany someone, typically for protection or as a courtesy
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
O guarda acompanhou o visitante até o escritório.
5. (verb) To guide or lead someone somewhere
Please escort the guests to their seats.
Por favor, acompanhe os convidados até seus assentos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'escort' has multiple meanings ranging from professional security personnel to hired companions. In Brazil, 'acompanhante' is the most neutral term used in classified ads and social services. The word carries different connotations depending on context—formal protection details use 'escolta militar' while social/personal services use 'acompanhante.' The term can be sensitive due to its association with sex work in certain contexts.
NYC Slang
bodyguard (when referring to security); date (when referring to social companion)
Related Idioms & Phrases
under escort - sob escolta (under armed protection)
escort service - serviço de acompanhamento
armed escort - escolta armada
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