What does ultranza in Spanish mean?

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

The word ultranza in Spanish means staunch, loyal, tooth and nail, to the death. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ultranza

staunch, loyal

locución adverbial (con total convencimiento)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El vicepresidente apoyó a ultranza la propuesta del presidente.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. She staunchly (or: wholeheartedly) supported the political party.

tooth and nail

locución adverbial (con resolución y firmeza)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Mi padre defiende a ultranza sus creencias religiosas.
My father defends his religious beliefs tooth and nail.

to the death

locución adverbial (a muerte)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Los caballeros combatían a ultranza para defender su reino de la invasión bárbara.
The knights fought to the death to defend their kingdom from the barbarian invasion.

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