How to Say "military draft" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “military draft” is “quinta” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
conscription
Examples
Hizo la quinta en el año 1985, como era costumbre.
He did the draft (military service) in 1985, as was customary.
Toda su quinta fue enviada a la frontera.
His entire age group (of conscripts) was sent to the border.
Historical Context
This meaning is often used when discussing historical periods or countries where mandatory military service (the draft) was common.
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