No. 4,087 in Spanish
escudero
A squire or an attendant to a knight.
In a sentence
El escudero acompañó al caballero en su viaje.
The squire accompanied the knight on his journey.
Refers to a young assistant or apprentice serving a knight.
Siempre soñé con ser un valiente escudero en historias de aventuras.
I always dreamed of being a brave squire in adventure stories.
Used metaphorically to refer to the envisioned role in life's adventure or stories.
En la literatura clásica, el escudero tiene un papel fundamental en el desarrollo del argumento.
In classical literature, the squire holds a fundamental role in the plot's development.
Refers to the literary archetype that adds depth and service to the narrative.
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