How to Say "ordnance" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ordnance” is “artillería” — use 'artillería' when referring to mounted guns, especially heavy artillery, and the general concept of artillery forces..
artillería
Examples
La artillería pesada se colocó en la cima de la colina.
The heavy artillery was placed at the top of the hill.
municiones
moo-nee-SYOH-nes/mu.niˈsjo.nes/
Examples
El convoy transportaba cajas llenas de municiones para el frente.
The convoy was transporting boxes full of ammunition for the front line.
Se quedaron sin municiones después de tres horas de combate.
They ran out of ammo after three hours of combat.
La escasez de municiones afectó la moral de las tropas.
The shortage of ammunition affected the troops' morale.
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'.
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'.
explosivos
ehk-sploh-SEE-bos/eks.ploˈsi.βos/
Examples
El ejército incautó varios tipos de explosivos en la frontera.
The army seized various types of explosives at the border.
Se requiere una licencia especial para transportar materiales explosivos.
A special license is required to transport explosive materials.
Masculine Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'el explosivo'. It refers to the materials themselves, like 'the explosives' in English.
Artillery vs. Ammunition
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