entrenched
BrE /ˈent.rɪntʃt/ AmE /ˈent.rɪntʃt/
adjective en → es
firmly established in people's minds or habits; deeply rooted
arraigado, profundamente establecido
- an entrenched belief/habit
Collocations entrenched attitudes · entrenched beliefs
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The idea of equality is now deeply entrenched in society.
La idea de la igualdad está ahora profundamente arraigada en la sociedad.
firmly established or fixed, especially in a position of power or influence; well-established and difficult to change
consolidado, bien establecido
- an entrenched position/power
Collocations entrenched power · entrenched interests
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The company has an entrenched position in the market.
La empresa tiene una posición bien establecida en el mercado.
protected by strong defenses; fortified
fortificado, protegido por fuertes defensas
- an entrenched position
Collocations entrenched positions · entrenched defenses
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The troops were in an entrenched position.
Las tropas estaban en una posición fortificada.