municiones
moo-nee-SYOH-nes
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
Even though you might be talking about the general concept of ammo, 'municiones' is often used in the plural form in Spanish, just like 'supplies' in English. The singular is 'munición'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "Decir 'los municiones'"
Correction: Since the root word 'munición' is feminine, always use feminine articles and adjectives, even in the plural: 'las municiones'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the context
This word is usually reserved for military or hunting contexts. For general supplies or resources, use words like 'suministros' or 'provisiones'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: municiones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'municiones'?
📚 More Resources
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.