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armado

ar-MAH-doh/aɾˈmaðo/

armed

Also: equipped
A storybook illustration of a person wearing simple clothes standing and holding a short sword.

📝 In Action

El policía estaba armado con una pistola.

A2

The police officer was armed with a pistol.

Encontramos a tres personas armadas en la zona.

B1

We found three armed people in the area.

Necesitamos un vehículo blindado y armado para la misión.

B2

We need an armored and armed vehicle for the mission.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pertrechado (equipped)
  • militarizado (militarized)

Antonyms

  • desarmado (unarmed)
  • indefenso (defenseless)

Common Collocations

  • grupo armado – armed group
  • conflicto armado – armed conflict

assembled

Also: reinforced, set up
A storybook illustration showing a complete, assembled wooden bookshelf standing upright.

📝 In Action

Compramos un mueble que ya venía armado.

B1

We bought a piece of furniture that already came assembled.

El hormigón armado es muy resistente.

B2

Reinforced concrete is very resistant.

Tienen un plan muy bien armado para la reunión.

C1

They have a very well set-up/constructed plan for the meeting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desmontado (disassembled)
  • despiezado (in pieces)

Common Collocations

  • hormigón armado – reinforced concrete
  • estructuras armadas – assembled structures

armed man, armed force

Also: gunman
NounmB2formal
A storybook illustration of a man standing firmly while holding a wooden spear.

📝 In Action

Los armados tomaron el edificio durante la noche.

B2

The armed men/forces took the building during the night.

Hubo un enfrentamiento entre la policía y un grupo de armados.

C1

There was a confrontation between the police and a group of armed individuals.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • militar (soldier)
  • guerrillero (guerrilla fighter)

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: armado

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence uses 'armado' in the sense of 'built or constructed'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
armar(to arm, to assemble) — Verb
arma(weapon, arm) — Noun
armamento(armament, weaponry) — Noun
desarmado(unarmed) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

'Armado' comes directly from the verb 'armar' (to arm or assemble). 'Armar' itself traces back to the Latin word *arma*, meaning 'weapons' or 'tools,' linking both the military sense and the construction sense.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as a form of *armar*)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: armatoFrench: armé

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'armado' always about weapons?

No. While its most common meaning is 'carrying a weapon,' it is also the past participle of the verb 'armar,' which means 'to assemble' or 'to build.' So, 'armado' can also mean 'assembled' or 'put together,' especially when talking about furniture or plans.

What is the feminine form of 'armado'?

The feminine singular form is 'armada.' The plurals are 'armados' (masculine) and 'armadas' (feminine). Remember, it must always match the noun it describes.