municiones
“municiones” means “ammunition” in Spanish (military supplies).
ammunition
Also: ordnance, ammo
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El convoy transportaba cajas llenas de municiones para el frente.
B2The convoy was transporting boxes full of ammunition for the front line.
Se quedaron sin municiones después de tres horas de combate.
C1They ran out of ammo after three hours of combat.
La escasez de municiones afectó la moral de las tropas.
B2The shortage of ammunition affected the troops' morale.
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *munitio*, which originally meant 'fortification' or 'defense work.' It later evolved in Spanish to refer to the military supplies needed for defense and attack.
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'munición' and 'municiones'?
'Munición' (singular) is often used as a general, uncountable concept, like saying 'equipment' or 'food.' 'Municiones' (plural) is used when referring to a specific count or supply of rounds, cartridges, or shells.