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How to Say "fleet" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “fleet” is “flota” — use 'flota' when referring to a group of vehicles like cars, buses, planes, or commercial ships..

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flota

/flo-ta//ˈflo.ta/

nounB1general
Use 'flota' when referring to a group of vehicles like cars, buses, planes, or commercial ships.
Five identical wooden sailing ships traveling closely together on a calm blue ocean, illustrating a fleet.

Examples

La empresa de taxis renovó toda su flota de vehículos.

The taxi company renewed its entire fleet of vehicles.

La flota mercante lleva bienes esenciales a todo el mundo.

The merchant fleet carries essential goods all over the world.

Gender Check

Remember that 'flota' is feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.

armada

/ar-MAH-dah//aɾˈmaða/

nounB1military/naval
Use 'armada' specifically for a large group of warships, often referring to a nation's navy.
A simple illustration showing several large grey military ships sailing together in a tight formation across the blue ocean, representing a naval fleet.

Examples

La Armada Española tiene una larga historia marítima.

The Spanish Navy has a long maritime history.

La famosa Armada Invencible fue derrotada en 1588.

The famous Invincible Armada (fleet) was defeated in 1588.

Enviaron una pequeña armada para proteger la costa.

They sent a small fleet to protect the coast.

Always Feminine

Even though it refers to a large military group, 'armada' is always a feminine noun and uses feminine articles (la armada).

Confusing Naval Fleets with General Fleets

The most common mistake is using 'flota' when referring to a navy or a large group of warships. Remember that 'armada' is the specific term for a military or naval fleet, while 'flota' is used for civilian or commercial groups of vehicles.

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