Weapon in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: ahr-mah
IPA: /’aɾma/

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other meanings

“Arma” can also be used in a figurative sense, such as in the phrase “el arma de la persuasión” (the weapon of persuasion), which refers to the use of words or ideas to influence others.

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do not confuse with

“Arma” should not be confused with “arma blanca,” which refers specifically to bladed weapons like knives or swords.

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idioms

“Echar las armas” is an idiom that means “to surrender.” It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in a military or business situation, where one party gives up their position or objective.

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usage

“Arma” is a noun that refers to any weapon or instrument used to attack or defend oneself, such as guns, knives, swords, or other military equipment.

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origin

The word “arma” comes from the Latin word “arma” which means “tools of war” or “arms.”

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arma info.

Tips to remember the word ‘arma’:
– Associate ‘arma’ with the English word ‘army’, given that an army often carries weapons.
– Think of the phrase “arm-a soldier” to create a mental connection between arming someone and the weapon itself.
– The beginning of ‘arma’ sounds like “arm”, which is a part of the body used to wield a weapon.

Explanations:
– ‘Arma’ is a noun that refers to any object designed for inflicting harm or injury.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– ‘Arma de fuego’ translates to ‘firearm’.
– ‘Arma blanca’ is the term for ‘bladed weapon’ or ‘knife’.
– ‘Artefacto’ can mean ‘device’ but in certain contexts might refer to an explosive device or weapon.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– In some instances, ‘arma’ can be used metaphorically to refer to something that can provide a strong advantage, similar to saying someone has a powerful ‘weapon’ up their sleeve.
– ‘Armar’ as a verb can mean ‘to assemble’ or ‘build’ and in slang, it could refer to ‘organizing’ or ‘setting up’ something, like a plan or an event.

Examples of sentences that use the word ‘arma’:
– “La policía encontró un arma escondida en el vehículo.” (The police found a weapon hidden in the vehicle.)
– “El soldado cargó su arma antes de entrar en combate.” (The soldier loaded his gun before going into combat.)
– “En muchos países, es ilegal portar un arma sin un permiso adecuado.” (In many countries, it is illegal to carry a weapon without a proper permit.)
– “Ese debate necesitas tener un arma secreta: tu experiencia en el tema.” (In that debate, you need to have a secret weapon: your experience with the topic.)

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