Portuguese

Noun

baluarte m (plural baluartes)

1. (figuratively) linchpin (central cohesive source of stability and security)
2. bulwark (a defensive wall or rampart)
3. bulwark (a defense or safeguard)

Spanish

Etymology

From Old French balouart, from Middle Dutch bolwerc.

Noun

baluarte m ‎(plural baluartes)

1. bastion

Synonyms

• bastión

Related terms

• abaluartar