militares
“militares” means “military personnel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
military personnel, soldiers
Also: troops
📝 In Action
Los militares llegaron para ayudar con el desastre natural.
A2The military personnel arrived to help with the natural disaster.
Muchos jóvenes quieren convertirse en militares.
B1Many young people want to become soldiers.
military
Also: martial
📝 In Action
Necesitan más recursos para las operaciones militares.
B1They need more resources for the military operations.
Las bases militares están en zonas estratégicas.
B2The military bases are in strategic zones.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'militares' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *militaris*, which itself is derived from *miles*, meaning 'soldier.' The word has kept its core meaning related to armed service for centuries.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'female soldier' using this root?
You would typically use the singular 'militar' to refer to a single service member, regardless of gender. If you need to specify, you might say 'una mujer militar' or use the more common noun 'soldada' for a rank-and-file female soldier.
Is 'militares' only used for the army?
'Militares' is a general term covering all branches of the armed forces, including the army, navy, and air force.