stronghold
BrE /ˈstrɒŋ.həʊld/ AmE /ˈstrɔːŋ.hoʊld/
noun en → es
a place that is very difficult to capture or defeat, especially a military base or castle
fortaleza, castillo, baluarte
Collocations stronghold of power
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The castle was a stronghold for the king.
El castillo era un baluarte para el rey.
a place or organization that supports and protects an idea, belief, or way of life
centro de apoyo, bastión
Collocations stronghold of tradition
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The university is a stronghold for liberal ideas.
La universidad es un bastión de ideas liberales.