munición

moo-nee-SYOHNmuniˈsjon

“munición” means “ammunition” in Spanish (bullets or shells for weapons).

ammunition

Also: ammo, shot

NounfB1

A collection of shiny brass bullets arranged neatly on a wooden surface.

📝 In Action

El ejército se quedó sin munición durante la batalla.

The army ran out of ammunition during the battle.

Guardaron la munición en una caja metálica resistente.

They kept the ammo in a sturdy metal box.

Este tipo de munición es específica para la caza de aves.

This type of shot is specifically for bird hunting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

pertrechos (military supplies)
balas (bullets)

Common Collocations

caja de munición – ammo box
suministro de munición – ammunition supply
munición pesada – heavy ordnance/ammunition

Idioms & Expressions

dar munición a alguien – to give someone 'fuel' or arguments to use against an opponent

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: munición

Question 1 of 1

If a hunter says 'No tengo munición', what are they missing?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

municionar(to supply with ammunition) — Verb

municionamiento(the act of supplying ammo) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

canciónmisiónavión

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'munitio', which originally meant 'fortification' or 'defense'. Over time, it shifted from meaning the walls of a fort to the supplies needed to defend it.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: munitionFrench: munition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'munición' only for guns?

While most common for guns, it can technically refer to any projectile supply for a weapon, including older cannons or even metaphorical 'material' for an argument.

Is it 'el' or 'la' munición?

It is always feminine: 'la munición'.