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"Arma" is a noun which is often translated as "weapon", and "un" is an indefinite article which is often translated as "a". Learn more about the difference between "arma" and "un" below.
el arma(
ahr
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (weaponry)
2. (military)
a. arm
El arma de infantería avanzó llevando todo tipo de armas.The infantry arm advanced, carrying all kinds of weapons.
las armas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (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.
un(
oon
)An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
1. (singular)
b. an (before vowel sound)
Tienen una vieja cámara que todavía funciona.They have an old camera which is still working.
