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    Armadas (en. Armed)

    /arˈmaðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of warships or vessels that operate together.
    The fleet is preparing for a mission in international waters.
    La armada se prepara para una misión en aguas internacionales.
    Naval military force made up of several warships.
    The Spanish fleet participated in the battle.
    La armada española participó en la batalla.
    Term also used in contexts of armament or military equipment.
    The fleets of different countries compete for maritime dominance.
    Las armadas de diferentes países compiten por el dominio del mar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'armata', meaning 'armed' or 'equipped with weapons'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    invincible armada
    Historical reference to the powerful Spanish fleet that was defeated in 1588.
    armada invencible
    armadas like Nelson's
    Phrase used to refer to renowned naval fleets.
    armadas como la de Nelson

    Related Words

    naval
    Related to warfare at sea or to ships.
    naval
    military
    Belonging to the armed forces.
    militar
    fleet
    Set of vessels that navigate together.
    flota

    Slang Meanings

    To be armed to the teeth.
    At that party, everyone was armed; there was plenty of drink.
    En esa fiesta, todos estaban armados; había mucha bebida.
    To have a very elaborate plan.
    He came to the meeting with a plan ready to present.
    Llegó a la reunión con un plan armado para presentar.