What does scudo in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word scudo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use scudo in Italian.

The word scudo in Italian means shield, shield, ecu, hide behind, cross-shaped shield, tax shelter, tax shield. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word scudo

shield

sostantivo maschile (storico (oggetto di difesa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Questo scudo medievale è fatto in legno con dei rinforzi in metallo.
This medieval shield is made of wood and has been reinforced with metal.

shield

sostantivo maschile (figurato (protezione, difesa) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'aggressività di Lucia fa da scudo alla sua timidezza.
Lucia's aggressive ways are a shield for her shyness.

ecu

sostantivo maschile (storico (moneta antica) (old coins)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nel campo di grano l'agricoltore ha rinvenuto due scudi antichissimi.
The farmer found two very ancient ecus in his wheat field.

hide behind

(figurative)

cross-shaped shield

tax shelter, tax shield

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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