fuerza armada
/fweɾθa aɾmada/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "armed force" is translated as fuerza armada.
The term refers to a military organization used by a nation to defend itself or attack others.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fuerza (force) and armada (armed), which is the feminine past participle of armar (to arm).
Which one should you use?
While fuerza armada is a general term for any military force, la Armada specifically refers to the Navy in many Spanish-speaking countries. To refer to the army as a branch of the armed forces, use Ejército and for the marine corps, use Cuerpo de Marines.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Venezuela, Guardia Nacional is a term used to refer to the national guard or gendarmerie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form fuerzas armadas is much more common than the singular form when referring to a country's military as a whole.
How do you pronounce it?
/fweɾθa aɾmada/
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Examples in context
- La Fuerza Armada garantiza la seguridad del paísThe armed force guarantees the country's security
- El Ejército está compuesto por soldados profesionalesThe army is composed of professional soldiers
- La Fuerza Aérea es esencial para la defensa del espacio aéreoThe air force is essential for the defense of the airspace
- El Cuerpo de Marines es reconocido por su habilidad en combate costeroThe marine corps is known for its ability in coastal combat
- Mis dos hermanos forman parte del ejércitoMy two brothers are part of the armed forces
- Mi abuelo sirvió en las fuerzas armadas durante la guerraMy grandfather served in the armed forces during the war
- Los militares han sido desplegados para ayudar en situaciones de emergenciaThe military has been deployed to assist in emergency situations
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their career goals.
- JavierMaría, ¿te gustaría entrar en la fuerza armada?María, would you like to join the armed force?
- MaríaNo, Javier, prefiero estudiar medicina.No, Javier, I prefer to study medicine.
- JavierEs una profesión muy respetada.It is a very respected profession.
- MaríaLo sé, pero no es para mí.I know, but it is not for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries armada, fuerza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
