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municiones

moo-nee-SYOH-nes/mu.niˈsjo.nes/

municiones means ammunition in Spanish (military supplies).

ammunition

Also: ordnance, ammo
NounfB2
A high quality illustration showing a small stack of brass rifle cartridges with pointed copper tips, illustrating ammunition.

📝 In Action

El convoy transportaba cajas llenas de municiones para el frente.

B2

The convoy was transporting boxes full of ammunition for the front line.

Se quedaron sin municiones después de tres horas de combate.

C1

They ran out of ammo after three hours of combat.

La escasez de municiones afectó la moral de las tropas.

B2

The shortage of ammunition affected the troops' morale.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cartuchos (cartridges)
  • proyectiles (projectiles)
  • pertrechos (supplies/equipment)

Common Collocations

  • suministro de municionessupply of ammunition
  • almacén de municionesammunition store/depot

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "municiones" in Spanish:

ammoammunitionordnance

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: municiones

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👥 Word Family
munición(ammunition (singular/mass noun))Noun
municionar(to supply with ammunition)Verb
🎵 Rhymes
📚 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)

Cognates (Related words)

French: munitionEnglish: munition

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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.