How to Say "reinforced" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “reinforced” is “armado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Compramos un mueble que ya venía armado.
We bought a piece of furniture that already came assembled.
El hormigón armado es muy resistente.
Reinforced concrete is very resistant.
Tienen un plan muy bien armado para la reunión.
They have a very well set-up/constructed plan for the meeting.
Passive Voice Connection
When used with 'ser' or 'estar,' this sense often translates the passive idea: 'La mesa fue armada por mí' means 'The table was assembled by me.'
Using 'Armar' for Small Objects
Mistake: “Armé mi teléfono nuevo.”
Correction: Monté mi teléfono nuevo. (While 'armar' works for large structures, 'montar' is often better for assembling smaller items like computers or phones.)
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