respuesta armada
/respwesta aɾmada/from spelling rules
The English phrase armed response is translated into Spanish as respuesta armada.
The phrase is used in contexts involving security, law enforcement or military actions where a reaction involves weapons.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun respuesta (response) and the adjective armada (armed).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Respuesta Armada is a commonly used term for armed response. In Argentina, Reacción Armada is a widely understood term for armed response.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because respuesta is a feminine singular noun, the adjective must also be in the feminine singular form armada. The plural form of the phrase is respuestas armadas.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word armar (to arm) is also the standard verb used to mean 'to assemble' or 'to put together', such as a piece of furniture.
- While armada means 'armed' in this phrase, it is also the exact same word used to describe a 'navy' or 'fleet' in Spanish. This means an armada can refer to both an armed force and the vessel-based military power of a nation.
- If you were to use the word armado to describe a person, it could also mean 'built' or 'sturdy' in certain slang contexts, referring to someone's physical physique.
Examples in context
- La policía implementó una respuesta armada para contener la situación.The police implemented an armed response to contain the situation.
- ¡Nunca había visto una reacción armada tan rápida!I had never seen such a quick armed response!
- La policía planea una respuesta armada.The police are planning an armed response.
- No podemos permitir una respuesta armada aquí.We cannot allow an armed response here.
- El protocolo exige una respuesta armada inmediata.The protocol requires an immediate armed response.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a news report about a security situation.
- Alejandro¿Viste lo que pasó en la calle?Did you see what happened in the street?
- MaríaSí, fue una respuesta armada muy rápida.Yes, it was a very quick armed response.
- AlejandroMe asustó mucho ver a los oficiales.It scared me a lot to see the officers.
- MaríaEs necesario cuando hay tanto peligro.It is necessary when there is so much danger.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
