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    Arme (en. Arm)

    /ar-me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Instrument or means to attack or defend oneself.
    The police confiscated several weapons during the operation.
    La policía confiscaron varias armas durante la operación.
    Any of the objects used in warfare.
    Modern armies use high-tech weapons.
    Los ejércitos modernos utilizan armas de alta tecnología.
    Resources used to strengthen someone's position.
    Wit is his best weapon in the debate.
    El ingenio es su mejor arma en el debate.
    verb
    To provide weapons or put in a fighting situation.
    The country is arming itself to protect its borders.
    El país se arma para proteger sus fronteras.
    To prepare or equip someone for a specific purpose.
    The group leader arms his followers with knowledge.
    El líder del grupo arma a sus seguidores con conocimientos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'arma' meaning 'weapons' or 'instruments of war.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make use of weapons
    To use tools or resources for self-defense.
    hacer uso de las armas
    double-edged weapons
    Something that can have negative and positive effects.
    armas de doble filo

    Related Words

    armament
    Set of weapons held by an army or armed force.
    armamento
    armistice
    Person who signs an armistice.
    armista

    Slang Meanings

    Toy weapon
    The children played with their toy weapons non-stop.
    Los niños jugaron con sus armas de juguete sin parar.
    Secret weapon
    In the competition, the team had a secret weapon to win.
    En la competencia, el equipo tenía un arma secreta para ganar.