balwarte
balwárte with stress marks
bastion, stronghold
Usage Note
Balwarte comes from Spanish baluarte (bastion or bulwark) and refers to a fortified stronghold, either literal — a fortress or defensive wall — or figurative — a political powerbase or last line of defense. It is used in historical discussions of colonial-era forts and in modern political commentary, e.g., describing a region as a balwarte of a particular political party.
Examples
" Matibay ang balwarte ng kaaway. "
Natural Translation
The enemy's stronghold is sturdy.
Literal Translation
Sturdy the stronghold of-the enemy.
" Pasukin natin ang kanilang balwarte. "
Natural Translation
Let's enter their bastion.
Literal Translation
Enter we the their bastion.
" Sa loob ng maraming taon, naging balwarte ng partido ang lalawigang iyon dahil sa matatag na suporta ng mga botante. "
Natural Translation
For many years, that province became a stronghold of the party because of the steady support of the voters.
Literal Translation
In inside of many years, became stronghold of-the party the province-that that because of-the steady support of-the voters.
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