What is the Spanish word for "stronghold"?

Learn how to say "stronghold" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

stronghold

Spanish

bastión

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Alternative translations of "stronghold"

fortaleza
cuartel
refugio
baluarte

Examples of how to use "stronghold" in Spanish

English
The castle was the enemy's last stronghold.
Spanish
El castillo era la última fortaleza del enemigo.
English
The castle served as a stronghold for villagers.
Spanish
El castillo servía como un bastión para los habitantes del pueblo.
English
They attacked the enemy stronghold at dawn.
Spanish
Atacaron la fortaleza del enemigo al amanecer.
English
Her hometown became a stronghold of tradition.
Spanish
Su ciudad natal se convirtió en un bastión de la tradición.
English
The library is a stronghold of local history.
Spanish
La biblioteca es un bastión de la historia local.

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