armar
/ar-MAHR/
to assemble
The girl is beginning to 'armar' (assemble) her new toy airplane piece by piece.
armar(verb)
to assemble
?putting pieces together
,to put together
?general construction
to set up
?tents or equipment
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular AR Pattern
This verb follows the standard rules for verbs ending in 'ar'. No stem changes happen here!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'montar' vs 'armar'
Mistake: "Using 'armar' for riding a horse."
Correction: Use 'montar' for riding animals or bikes; use 'armar' for putting pieces of an object together.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive Use
When you say 'armarse', it often means to prepare yourself mentally or physically for a challenge.
The energetic puppies 'arman' (start) a huge fuss in the middle of the living room.
armar(verb)
to start (a fuss)
?causing trouble or noise
,to organize
?putting a plan or group together
to kick up
?a scene or a row
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Troublemaking
In many Spanish-speaking countries, if someone 'arma una bronca', they are starting a heated argument.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: armar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'I need to put together this shelf'?
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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.