armamento
“armamento” means “weaponry” in Spanish (a collective set of weapons).
weaponry
Also: armament, arms
📝 In Action
El ejército mostró su nuevo armamento durante el desfile.
B1The army showed its new weaponry during the parade.
Muchos países están reduciendo su armamento nuclear.
B2Many countries are reducing their nuclear armament.
La inversión en armamento ha crecido este año.
C1Investment in arms has grown this year.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: armamento
Question 1 of 3
If a nation is buying tanks, missiles, and rifles, what are they acquiring?
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From the Latin 'armamentum,' which originally meant tools or equipment for any task, but eventually came to specifically mean military gear.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'armamento' for my toolbox?
Technically, the Latin root meant tools, but in modern Spanish, it is exclusively for weapons and military gear. Use 'herramientas' for your tools.
What's the difference between 'armas' and 'armamento'?
'Armas' is the simple plural for weapons. 'Armamento' is more technical and refers to the entire system or collection of weaponry as a concept.
Is 'armamento' used for assembling furniture?
No. While the verb 'armar' can mean to assemble furniture, the noun for that process is usually 'montaje' or 'armado,' not 'armamento.'