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"Armas" is a form of "armas", a plural noun which is often translated as "armed services". "Accesorios" is a form of "accesorio", a noun which is often translated as "accessory". Learn more about the difference between "armas" and "accesorios" below.
las armas(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (the army)
a. armed services (plural)
Mi padre dedicó toda su vida a las armas.My father devoted his life to the armed services.
b. military
Una carrera en las armas exige lealtad, compromiso y valor.A career in the military requires loyalty, commitment, and bravery.
el arma
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (weaponry)
3. (military)
a. arm
El arma de infantería avanzó llevando todo tipo de armas.The infantry arm advanced, carrying all kinds of weapons.
el accesorio, accesorio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. accessory
Los accesorios del celular vienen en una caja aparte.The cellphone accessories come in a separate box.
b. attachment
Esta manguera tiene un accesorio que te permite regar todo el jardín en cuestión de minutos.This hose has an attachment that allows you to water the whole garden in a matter of minutes.
a. spare part
Los accesorios del auto están en el garaje.The spare parts for the car are in the garage.
3. (clothing)
a. accessory
No soy bueno para combinar accesorios con mis prendas.I'm not good at matching accessories with my outfits.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (secondary)
a. incidental
Omite los datos accesorios y cuéntanos un resumen de lo que sucedió.Skip the incidental information and summarize what happened.
b. accessory
El artículo 24 solo es una cláusula accesoria.Article 24 is just an accessory provision.
