Armas (en. Arms)

/ˈaɾ.mas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Objects designed to cause harm or to defend oneself.

The armed forces employ various weapons in their training.

Las fuerzas armadas emplean diversas armas en su entrenamiento.

Any type of tool or means used to fight.

The museum displays ancient weapons of war.

En el museo se exhiben antiguas armas de guerra.

The term 'armas' comes from the Latin 'arma', which means 'instrument' or 'tool'.

firearms

Instruments designed to shoot projectiles.

armas de fuego

to arm the enemy

To provide someone with the means to cause harm.

dar armas al enemigo

weapons in hand

To have power or capacity to act.

armas en la mano

bladed weapon

A cutting instrument used in combat.

arma blanca

armament

A set of weapons of a country or organization.

armamento

Power or influence in a situation.

Having leverage in political game is crucial to win.

Tener armas en el juego político es crucial para ganar.

Resources or skills used to achieve something.

She has many tools in her arsenal for negotiation.

Ella tiene muchas armas en su repertorio para negociar.