Armó (en. Armed)

/aɾˈmo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To organize or structure something.
He organized a meeting to discuss the project.
Él armó una reunión para discutir el proyecto.
To assemble or put together something.
She assembled the new furniture without help.
Ella armó el mueble nuevo sin ayuda.
To prepare or arrange something.
The mother prepared the picnic for the outing.
La madre armó el picnic para el día de campo.
To invent or create a strategy or story.
The journalist put together an interesting report on the political situation.
El periodista armó un reportaje interesante sobre la situación política.

Etymology

From the Latin 'armare', which means 'to provide with arms' or 'to prepare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To create a scandal
To create a lot of noise or trouble.
armar un escándalo
To create a mess
To cause confusion or disorder.
armar un lío
To cause a big uproar
To generate a discussion or confrontation.
armar la de San Quintín

Related Words

Weapon
Object designed to cause harm or defense.
arma
Armed
Action of arming or equipped with weapons.
armado
Rearmament
To rearm or to equip again.
rearme

Slang Meanings

To come up with a plan
I am thinking of putting together a plan for the weekend.
Estoy pensando en armar un plan para el fin de semana.
To muster up courage
You have to gather your courage and talk to her.
Tienes que armarte de valor y hablar con ella.