Militares (en. Military)

/miliˈtaɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who are part of the armed forces of a country.
The military are trained for combat situations.
Los militares están entrenados para situaciones de combate.
Members of an army.
The military carry out missions to protect the nation.
Los militares realizan misiones para proteger la nación.
Related to the armed forces.
The government announced an investment in military infrastructure.
El gobierno anunció una inversión en infraestructura militar.

Etymology

From Latin 'militari', which means 'belonging to soldiers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

military in action
Situations in which the military carry out a mission.
militares en acción
military in retirement
People who have left active duty in the armed forces.
militares en retiro
military junta
Government or administration formed by one or several armed forces.
junta militar

Related Words

army
Set of armed forces of a country.
ejército
aviation
Part of the armed forces responsible for aerial operations.
aviación
navigation
Actions of the military navy on the water.
navegación

Slang Meanings

Milico
The milico was patrolling the area.
El milico estaba de patrulla por la zona.
War
He has been trained for war since he was young.
Está entrenado para la guerra desde joven.