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"Armas" is a form of "armas", a plural noun which is often translated as "armed services". "Armaduras" is a form of "armadura", a noun which is often translated as "armor". Learn more about the difference between "armas" and "armaduras" 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.
la armadura(
ahr
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mah
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doo
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (protection)
a. armor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La armadura evitó que el guerrero saliera herido de la batalla.The armor prevented the warrior from being hurt in combat.
b. armour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En el museo, los guías nos explicaron las partes metálicas que componían la armadura.In the museum, the guides explained the different metal parts of the armour to us.
c. suit of armor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La armadura medieval del libro tenía un penacho de colores.The medieval suit of armor in the book had some colorful feathers.
d. suit of armour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La armadura del soldado romano tenía un aspecto muy curioso.The Roman soldier's suit of armour looked quite odd.
2. (technical) (support)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
b. frame (of glasses)
La armadura de las gafas era transparente y quedaban muy naturales.The frame of the glasses was transparent, so they looked very natural.
