Munición (en. Ammunition)

/muniˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Set of projectiles used in firearms.

The ammunition was stored in a safe place.

La munición se almacenó en un lugar seguro.

Explosive material used in war.

The army needed more ammunition to continue the battle.

El ejército necesitaba más munición para continuar la batalla.

Cartridges and other necessary elements for firing.

I bought ammunition for my rifle at the gun store.

Compré munición para mi rifle en la tienda de armas.

From the French 'munition', which means 'supply of armament'.

to run out of ammunition

Not having projectiles or explosives available.

quedarse sin munición

to resupply ammunition

To supply more projectiles to the armed forces.

reabastecer de munición

ammunition in good condition

Projectiles that are in optimal condition for use.

munición en buen estado

cartridge

Container that holds the ammunition.

cartucho

projectile

Body intended to be launched or fired.

proyectil

armament

Set of weapons and ammunition.

armamento

Bullets or projectiles.

I need more lead, I'm low on ammunition.

Necesito más plomo, estoy bajo de munición.

Forces or resources in a conflict situation.

We are well prepared, we have ammunition in abundance.

Estamos bien preparados, tenemos munición en abundancia.