armar
“armar” means “to assemble” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to assemble, to put together
Also: to set up
📝 In Action
Me tomó tres horas armar este rompecabezas.
A2It took me three hours to assemble this puzzle.
Tenemos que armar la carpa antes de que anochezca.
B1We have to set up the tent before it gets dark.
to start (a fuss), to organize
Also: to kick up
📝 In Action
Se armó un lío tremendo en la calle.
B2A huge mess/fight started in the street.
Estamos armando una fiesta para su cumpleaños.
B1We are putting together/organizing a party for his birthday.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence means 'I need to put together this shelf'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'armāre', which meant to provide with tools or weapons. Over time, the meaning expanded from military equipment to putting together any kind of object or plan.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'armar' only used for weapons?
No! While it can mean 'to arm' with weapons, its most common everyday use is 'to assemble' things like furniture, toys, or puzzles.