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“trench” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾinˈtʃeɾa/

Example

Los soldados se escondieron en la trinchera.

The soldiers took cover in the trench.

Illustration for trinchera (trench)

How to say “trench” in Spanish

“Trench” in Spanish is trinchera.

Narrow dug-out earth shelter for soldiers.

Full entry for trinchera: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with trinchera

Los veteranos recordaron la trinchera con detalle.

The veterans remembered the trench in detail.

Tips for using trinchera

  • Often used figuratively in phrases like estar en la trinchera to mean being on the front line, so literal trenches are less common in casual conversation.

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